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Jessup Borough Council March 4, 2026, 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 Ron Kordish Jeffrey Castellani Robbie Martin 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 Meetings on February 4, 2026, and Special Meeting February 11, 2026 Approve the Secretary Report. Approve the January Payroll in the amount of $65,848.02 Approve monthly payments from the general fund in the amount of $93,081.45 4. ADDITIONS TO THE COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA 5. OLD OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6. REPORTS Mayor Commissions and Boards -Planning Commission; Chairperson -Zoning Hearing Board; Chairperson Controller; Benjamin Cardoni Tax Collector; Genevieve Lupini Zoning Officer; Amos Valenti  Police Department; Chief Derek Fozard DPW; Foreman Joseph Cirba Borough Fire Chief: James Anderson Solicitor: Maura Armezzani Tunis Borough Manager: Coleen Watt 7. COUNCIL COMMENTS 8. PUBLIC COMMENT 9. NEW BUSINESS / MOTIONS A. Motion to advertise a public hearing on _____________ to amend the Jessup Borough Zoning Ordinance. B. Motion to direct Planning Commission and Zoning Hearing Board to submit written reports prior to the work session. C. Motion to apply for Automated Red-Light Enforcement (A.R.L.E) grant funds to move the arm at the railroad crossing on Hill Street (This project is costly and would coincide with the Hill Street Sidewalk Project) D. Motion to apply for a Flood Mitigation grant for Hill Street and Constitution Avenue. E. Motion to advertise for RFP’s for garbage disposal throughout the Borough. F. Motion to adopt Ordinance 1 of 2026 (repair of vehicles on street) G. Motion to adopt Ordinance 2 of 2026 (vacant property) H. Motion to adopt Ordinance 3 of 2026 amending Ordinance 9 of 2018 (Quality-of-Life Ordinance) I. Motion to adopt Resolution 3 of 2026 (Participating in 504 Compliance Program) J. Motion to appoint Coleen Watt Section 504 Compliance Officer K. Motion to send Borough Manager to PSAB Conference May 31-June 3 in Hershey. Borough to pay for registration, lodging, meals and mileage. L. Motion to approve funding for the July 5th Fireworks display for Jessup 21st Century. Borough to pay up to $7,500.00 M. Motion to adopt Resolution 4 of 2026 amending the zoning fee schedule. N. Motion to purchase 2,000 tons of road salt for the 2026/2027 winter season through COSTARS. O. Motion to advertise for summer camp counselors. 10. ADJOURN  Jessup Borough Council Regular Meeting February 4, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. The regular monthly meeting of Jessup Borough Council was held on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the Jessup Borough Building, 395 Lane Street, Jessup, PA 18434. Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was given. Call to Order: Meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairperson, Gregg Betti. Roll Call: Gregg Betti Thomas Fiorelli Curt Camoni Ron Kordish Jeffrey Castellani Robbie Martin Jerry Crinella Consent Agenda: Approve the minutes of the reorganization meeting on January 5, 2026, and the regular meeting on January 5, 2026. Approve the Secretary’s report, January payroll in the amount of $106,088.41, and general fund payments in the amount of $68,886.94. Motion was made by Jerry Crinella second by Curt Camoni to approve the consent agenda. Aye carried. (7-0) Reports: Mayor Buckshon reported Jessup Giuseppe was an outstanding event and he looks forward to next year being even bigger. He would like to look into an electronic speed limit sign for Hill Street. He would also like to look into painting parking spots in the downtown business district. He was honored to swear in officers of both the St. Ubaldo Society and the Carbino Club. Planning Commission Chair, Brittani Barcheski reported the deadline for Sunnyside Road Associates land development plan is February 16, 2026. The regular meeting will be held February 18, 2026. Zoning Hearing Board Chair, Jeff Smith reported there will be a data center hearing for Sunnyside Road Associates, LLC. He also reached out to Attorney Hanyon regarding Kearney Steel. Tax Collector, Genevieve Lupini reported she finished off they year at 97% taxes collected. She turned over $2,000.00 as delinquent. Zoning Officer, Amos Valenti reported he received an application for zoning compliance for Sunnyside Road Associated, LLC and rental registrations. Chief of Police, Derek Fozard gave an overview of police department activities for the month. Borough Fire Chief, James Anderson gave a synopsis of calls for the month. Borough Manager Coleen Watt reported the Borough started scanning roads using vialytics application, there is an upcoming meeting with Lackawanna County to discuss Community Development Block Grant projects and there was a recent meeting with both of our engineers to coordinate projects. Council Comments: Curt Camoni thanked Mike and Mark for making Jessup Groundhog Day happen. He thanked Bob Mycko for yet another fantastic Jessup song and commended DPW. Robbie Martin thanked everyone for the long hours they put in during the last snow storm, Thanked Mike and Matt, the founding fathers of Jessup Groundhog Day, and he discussed a citizens/business spotlight. Cora Castellani recently scored her 1,000th point as a Junior at Valley View. Gregg Betti mentioned 2026 is Jessup Borough’s 150 th Anniversary as well as America250. The 150th Committee purchased banners to be installed at the entrances to town. There is a list of Borough and 150th events that will be placed in the newsletter. Knights of Columbus will be holding a pizza sale February 27 th, April 12th will be the kickoff dinner for the Borough’s 150th at Fiorelli’s. They are also working on a CD featuring songs about Jessup written by Bob Mycko Public Comment: Mark Cordelli of Lackawanna County gave an overview of events happening throughout the County in the coming month. Brittani Barcheski commented that the Planning Commission fee schedule should be updated each year. Businesses snow piles are blocking the view when pulling onto streets. The LED lights from the businesses are so bright. The Borough might want to look into a lighting ordinance for those who are visually impaired. Genevieve Lupini watched property owners blowing snow into the street during this past storm. Is there any possibility of starting an organization to help the elderly with snow removal? It was noted that Robbie Martin started the Greenwave Association to help residents with snow removal and other issues they may have. She asked if there are grants available for other organizations or just Borough’s. She is planning to have a missing money party on February 28 th to help residents fill out forms to recoup money from the state. Jeff Smith addressed the proposed zoning fee schedule. He sees no issue with the commercial rates but he feels the residential rates should be re-evaluated. New Business/Motions: A. Open and review bids for 210 Church Street. Jessup Borough received a bid from David Stafursky for the Borough owned property at 210 Church Street. The bid amounted to $225,000.00 B. Motion to adopt Resolution 2026-1 entering into a Traffic Signal Maintenance Agreement with PennDOT to assist traffic signals on SR 247. A motion was made by Ron Kordish second by Curt Camoni. Aye carried. (7-0) C. Motion to form a committee to form a plan to rehab Memorial Park. A motion was made by Jerry Crinella second by Robbie Martin to form a committee comprised of Curt, Ron and Tom. A motion was made by Ron Kordish second by Curt Camoni to amend the motion to read all Borough Parks. Public comment: Brittani Barcheski recommended inviting members of the public to serve on the committee. Mr. Muchal feels Memorial Park should be rehabilitated first because it gets used the most. Aye carried. (7-0) A motion was made by Curt Camoni second by Jeff Castellani to form a committee to rehab Borough Parks. Public comment: Brittani Barcheski wanted to clarify that she feels a resident should be allowed to sit on the committee itself. Aye carried. (7-0) D. Resolution 2026-2 updating the zoning fee schedules. A motion was made by Jerry Crinella second by Ron Kordish to table the motion. Motion Died. Nay (1-6) A motion was made by Curt Camoni second by Robbie Martin. Ron Kordish voted no. Aye carried. (6-1) E. Motion to form a committee to review applicants for Chief of Police. A motion was made by Jerry Crinella second by Jeff Castellani to form a committed comprised of Curt, Gregg and Robbie to interview Chief of Police applicants. Aye carried. (7-0) F. Motion to hire the following on-call part time snowplow drivers (Anthony Aileo, Robert Bastek, Sr., Robert Berta, Sr., Robert Berta, Jr., Joseph Fetcho, Jason Santerangelo and David Valvano) A motion was made by Curt Camoni second by Robbie Martin. Aye carried. (7-0) G. Motion to hire Peters Consultants alternate engineer for Jessup Borough. A motion was made by Jerry Crinella second by Tom Fiorelli. Aye carried. (7-0) H. Motion to replace a garbage bin that was damaged by snow. Cost $189.00 Died for lack of a motion. I. Motion to advertise a vacant property ordinance. A motion was made by Curt Camoni second by Jeff Castellani. Aye carried. (7-0) J. Motion to advertise to amend the Quality-of-Life Ordinance. A motion was made by Curt Camoni second by Robbie Martin. Aye carried. (7-0) K. Motion to accept the resignation of Ronald Motacki as Planning Commission Alternate. A motion to accept the resignation was made by Robbie Martin second by Jerry Crinella. Curt and Robbie thanked Ron for his service. Aye carried. (7-0) L. Motion to appoint Brian Barrett to the Planning Commission as an alternate. A motion was made by Jerry Crinella second by Tom Fiorelli. Aye carried. (7-0) Adjourn: There being no further business a motion was made by Jerry Crinella second by Robbie Martin. Meeting adjourned 8:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Coleen Watt, Secretary  Jessup Borough Council Special Meeting February 11, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. A special meeting of Jessup Borough Council was held on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Jessup Borough Building, 395 Lane Street, Jessup, PA 18434. Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was given. Call to Order: Meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chairperson, Gregg Betti. Roll Call: Gregg Betti Thomas Fiorelli – via phone Curt Camoni – via phone Ron Kordish Jeffrey Castellani Robbie Martin Jerry Crinella Public Comment: None Motions: A. Motion to reject all bids received for the sale of the Borough owned property located at 210 Church Street, Jessup, PA as permitted by law and in the best interest of the Borough. Motion was made by Robbie Martin second by Jerry Crinella. Aye carried. (7- 0) Adjourn: Motion was made by Tom Fiorelli second by Jerry Crinella to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned 6:02 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Coleen Watt, Secretary  February 4, 2026 GENERAL FUND - February 2026 SAVINGS ACCOUNT BALANCE: January 31, 2025 $ 2,494.59 RECEIPTS: February 2026 Interest on Savings-Peoples Security Bank $ - SUB-TOTAL $ 2,494.59 Transferred from Savings to Checking $ - BALANCE GENERAL FUND SAVINGS ACCOUNT: February 28, 2025 $ 2,494.59 CHECKING ACCOUNT BALANCE: January 31, 2025 $ 239,838.03 DEPOSIT RECEIPTS: February 2026 Berkheimer LST - February 2026 $ 25,737.70 Berkheimer EIT - February 2026 $ 139,650.72 Commonwealth of PA Alcoholic Beverage Licenses $ 700.00 Protective Inspection & UCC Fees $ 9,360.00 Plan Review Fees $ 3,345.00 UCC/Zoning Administrative Fees $ 2,537.40 Zoning Fees $ 100.00 Zoning Hearing Board Fees $ 575.00 Delinquent Real Estate Taxes $ 800.69 Real Estate Transfer Tax $ 4,950.32 Police Fines - Magistrate & County $ 534.55 Police Report Copies $ 30.00 Reimbursement for Pave Cut Inspections $ 1,440.50 Rental Registration Fee $ 400.00 Notary Services $ 5.00 Hometown Hero Banners $ 10,640.00 Electronic Recycling Fee $ 130.00 Comcast Franchise Fee $ 9,292.52 Transfer from Kids Korner Account $ 128,594.68 Account closed Voided Check $ 43,423.26 Invoice Fees $ 144.06 Interest on Checking-Peoples Security Bank $ 827.83 Total Checking Account Receipts $ 383,219.23 SUB-TOTAL $ 623,057.26 Total Checking Account Expenditures $ 251,032.19 GENERAL FUND CHECKING ACCOUNT BALANCE: February 28, 2025 $ 372,025.07 GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES: February 2026 A Plus Warehouse Equipment & Supply Inc. $ 11,500.00 AFLAC $ 125.16 GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES: February 2026 AutoZone $ 339.06 Barry Isett & Associates, Inc. $ 439.50 Blakely Borough $ 3,102.15 Charles Schwab $ 2,027.48 Comcast $ 3,184.57 Crystal Clear Spring Water Co. $ 152.25 DeLage Landen $ 397.96 Dempsey Uniform & Linen Supply Inc. $ 508.05 Donald G. Karpowich $ 375.00 Econo Signs $ 196.47 Encova Insurance $ 4,316.00 F&T Excavating $ 6,380.00 Geisinger - Employer paid portion $ 40,203.78 Geisinger - Employee paid portion $ 2,177.86 George Yurkanin $ 1,746.00 Guardian - Dental employer paid portion $ 562.80 Guardian - Dental employee paid portion $ 93.96 Guardian - Life $ 222.75 Guardian - Vision employer paid portion $ 122.53 Guardian - Vision employee paid portion $ 17.02 Home Depot $ 31.77 IWDA Engineering $ 2,426.70 Joseph Pollock $ 250.00 Kost Tire & Auto Service $ 767.45 L.R.B.S.A. $ 225.00 Lackawanna County Association of Boroughs $ 75.00 Lowe's $ 227.32 Mario J. Hanyon, Esquire $ 1,857.15 Mid-Valley Plumbing Supply, Inc. $ 18.46 MOL Communications & Electronics $ 78.00 NaturaLawn $ 1,842.05 NEIC $ 8,802.98 Nicole Pisarski $ 136.50 Northeast Signal & Electric Co., Inc. $ 320.00 PA Northeast Regional Railroad Authority $ 179.55 PAWC $ 3,249.45 Pennsylvania Municipal Retirement System $ 160.00 Pennsylvania One Call System, Inc. $ 73.40 Peters Consultants, Inc. $ 160.00 Powell's Sales & Service $ 236.54 PPL Electric Utilities $ 3,187.80 R&J Main Street Car Wash, Inc. $ 133.00 Reeves Rent-A-John, Inc $ 804.00 Ross Jacobeno $ 12,750.00 S&S Automotive $ 5,304.00 Saporito, Falcone, & Watt $ 2,966.30 GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES: February 2026 Sarah MacDougall $ 2,160.00 Scranton Times $ 1,325.04 Selective Insurance $ 13,451.00 Service Tire Truck Centers $ 283.95 Starr Uniform $ 2,071.34 State Workmen's Insurance Fund $ 1,380.00 Teamsters Local Union 229 $ 943.00 Theresa N Pezak $ 36.00 Timothy Long $ 1,917.00 TOPP Business Solutions $ 39.12 Tractor Supply $ 74.19 UGI $ 2,476.13 Valley Carpet Cleaning $ 370.00 Verizon $ 270.84 Verizon Wireless $ 794.88 vialytics AMERICAS Inc. $ 4,363.00 YCG, Inc. $ 290.50 Peoples Security Bank-Credit Card Payment $ 1,778.46 Employee Payroll $ 65,848.02 We Pay Payroll Processing Co. $ 365.75 Payroll Tax Liabilities $ 26,341.20 TOTAL $ 251,032.19  Bills Received in February 2026 - General Fund Airgas DPW supplies $ 280.35 All Phase DPW supplies $ 98.10 Autozone Vehicle supplies for DPW & Police vehicles $ 127.34 Barry Isett & Associates Billing for PA UCC permit fees & inspections $ 11,279.50 benesch Engineering services $ 314.00 Blakely Borough Fuel for Borough vehicles $ 2,493.04 Coleen Watt Reimbursement for certified mailing $ 10.48 Dempsey Uniform & Linen Supply Cleaning & sanitation services & supplies $ 402.32 Donald G. Karpowwich, Attorney at Law Monthly bill for legal services $ 75.00 English's Hardware DPW supplies $ 17.99 F&T Excavating/Landscaping Snow plowing services on Sunnyside Road; Snow $ 45,830.00 removal on Borough streets FleetPride DPW supplies $ 16.79 GJ Farrell Plumbing & Heating Repairs to Borough building furnace $ 825.44 Iron Nebula IT services $ 5,045.50 IWDA Engineering Pave cut inspection services $ 297.55 Jessup Tax Collector Reimbursement for envelope printing, postage, $ 3,376.06 PSTCA dues, printer ink, and bank dues Northeast Signal & Electric Company, Inc. Traffic light service & maintenance $ 5,116.47 Pennsylvania Steel Company, Inc. DPW supplies $ 404.15 Powell's Sales & Service Supplies for DPW vehicles $ 1,433.65 R&J Main Street Car Wash, Inc. Washing services for police vehicles $ 93.00 Reeves Rent-A-John, Inc. Services to Memorial Field, Station Park, Pioneer $ 804.00 Field & Sara Bratty Park Robert Vislosky Reimbursement for purchase of DPW supplies $ 18.00 Ross Jacobeno Snow removal on Borough streets $ 5,375.00 S&S Automotive Repairs to DPW vehicles $ 2,218.50 Saporito, Falcone, & Watt Monthly bill for legal services $ 3,086.35 Scranton Craftsmen DPW supplies $ 25.65 Scranton Times General advertising costs $ 2,762.14 Service Tire Truck Centers DPW supplies $ 42.00 Stafursky Aut Parts (NAPA Auto Parts) Vehicle supplies for DPW & Police vehicles $ 107.25 Starr Uniform Police uniforms $ 735.83 Valley Carpet & Janitorial Services Monthly bill for cleaning services $ 370.00 Total $ 93,081.45  Accounts Summary March 4, 2026 Account Balance Fund as of 02/28/2026 General Fund - Checking $ 372,025.07 General Fund - Savings $ 2,494.59 Money Market Account $ 180,455.27 CD Portfolio $ 573,756.44 Treasury Bill Portfolio $ 564,115.47 Capital Improvements Account $ 55,332.35 Refuse Account $ 203,695.78 Motor License Account $ 13,239.79 Total: $ 1,965,114.76  March 4, 2026 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS BALANCE: January 31, 2025 $ 63,812.57 RECEIPTS: February 2026 Peoples Security (Interest) $ 188.53 TOTAL ACCOUNT RECEIPTS $ 188.53 SUB-TOTAL $ 64,001.10 Total Expenses February 2026 $ 8,668.75 Balance February 28, 2025 $ 55,332.35 EXPENSES February 2026 Peoples Security (Wire Transfer Fee) H&P Construction, Inc. $ 8,668.75 For Saint Ubaldo project Total Expenses $ 8,668.75 MONEY MARKET ACCOUNT BALANCE: January 31, 2025 $ 404,776.97 RECEIPTS: February 2026 Peoples Security (Interest) $ 678.30 TOTAL ACCOUNT RECEIPTS $ 678.30 SUB-TOTAL $ 405,455.27 Total Expenses February 2026 $ 225,000.00 Balance February 28, 2025 $ 180,455.27 EXPENSES February 2026 Transfer to Refuse Account $ 225,000.00 Total Expenses $ 225,000.00  MOTOR LICENSE FUND BALANCE: January 31, 2025 $ 41,043.38 RECEIPTS: February 2026 Peoples Security (Interest) $ 129.21 TOTAL ACCOUNT RECEIPTS $ 129.21 SUB-TOTAL $ 41,172.59 Total Expenses February 2026 $ 27,932.80 Balance February 28, 2025 $ 13,239.79 EXPENSES February 2026 American Rock Salt Co. $ 18,908.46 PP&L $ 9,024.34 Total Expenses $ 27,932.80 REFUSE ACCOUNT BALANCE: January 31, 2025 $ 54,634.35 RECEIPTS: February 2026 JP Mascaro & Sons $ 1,372.80 Transfer from Money Market $ 225,000.00 Peoples Security (Interest) $ 358.63 TOTAL ACCOUNT RECEIPTS $ 226,731.43 SUB-TOTAL $ 281,365.78 Total Expenses February 2026 $ 77,670.00 Balance February 28, 2025 $ 203,695.78 EXPENSES February 2026 JP Mascaro & Sons $ 77,670.00 Total Expenses $ 77,670.00  March 4, 2026 9 Month CD ORIGINAL BALANCE $ 250,000.00 CURRENT BALANCE $ 286,594.00 Maturity Date: 8/4/2026 Interest Rate: 3.65% *Rolled over 02/04/2023, 08/04/2023, 02/04/2024, 02/04/2025, 11/04/2025 12 Month CD ORIGINAL BALANCE $ 258,137.21 CURRENT BALANCE $ 287,162.44 Maturity Date: 5/11/2026 Interest Rate: 3.60% *Rolled over 05/11/2024, 05/11/2025  March 4, 2026 12 Month US Treasury Securities ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE $ 130,556.36 VALUE AS OF 02/28/2026 $ 138,671.96 Maturity Date: 3/31/2026 12 Month US Treasury Securities ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE $ 124,648.36 VALUE AS OF 02/28/2026 $ 143,156.16 Maturity Date: 6/30/2026 12 Month US Treasury Securities ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE $ 128,984.04 VALUE AS OF 02/28/2026 $ 141,047.71 Maturity Date: 10/1/2026 12 Month US Treasury Securities ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE $ 128,019.58 VALUE AS OF 02/28/2026 $ 140,938.69 Maturity Date: 12/24/2026 Insured Cash Account ORIGINAL BALANCE $ 1,664.90 CURRENT BALANCE $ 300.95 *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.  BOROUGH OF JESSUP LACKAWANNA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA ORDINANCE NO. ______ of 2026 AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF JESSUP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, REGULATING REPAIR OF MOTOR VEHICLES ON PUBLIC STREETS AND SIDEWALKS. The Borough of Jessup hereby enacts and ordains the following: ARTICLE I Purpose and Intent The purpose of this Ordinance is to protect, maintain, and enhance health, safety and general welfare of present and future citizens of the Borough of Jessup. It has come to the attention of Council that there are certain areas of the Borough where vehicles are being parked and repair work on the vehicles is ongoing on streets, roadways and alleys within the Borough. ARTICLE II Definitions BOROUGH OWNED PARKING LOTS. Any Borough owned and maintained neighborhood parking lots designated primarily for use by residents of the surrounding area for off-street parking of their motor vehicles while visiting Borough owned facilities. MAINTENANCE. Those activities which maintain a clean cosmetic appearance of the vehicle or are considered routine care of the engine. Such activities are limited to washing and waxing; replacement of minor exterior parts including wiper blades, lighting fixtures and changing tires; performance of minor tune-ups involving, only, replacement of points, plugs, air filters, external belts, battery and other minor exterior components, so long as such activities do not pose a public nuisance, environmental hazard or danger to pedestrians. PERSON. Any individual person, firm or corporation. REPAIRS. Any mechanical or body work on a motor vehicle which is not herein defined as maintenance. The term “repairs” shall include but shall not be limited to oil changes, transmission fluid or differential fluid changes, radiator or cooling system flushes, brake replacement or adjustment, body work or painting. SIDEWALK, PUBLIC. All of the constructed public walkways, including grassplots within the Borough of Jessup. STORE/STORAGE. Any parts or supplies used in or related to the maintenance or repair of motor vehicles, which parts or supplies are left unattended for a period exceeding two consecutive hours.  STREET, PUBLIC. All of the roads, streets and alleys within the legal rights-of-way of the Borough of Jessup. ARTICLE III MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIRS PROHIBITED It shall be unlawful for any person to make repairs to any motor vehicle on the public streets or public sidewalks in the Borough of Jessup, or in Borough owned parking lots. ARTICLE IV MAINTENANCE ON PUBLIC STREETS PROHIBITED Maintenance of motor vehicles on a public street shall be prohibited unless such maintenance is performed on a motor vehicle registered to a person residing at a residence or other property located within fifty (50) feet of the site at which the maintenance is being performed, and provided that such maintenance does not pose a public nuisance, environmental hazard or danger to pedestrians. A. No vehicle, parts, equipment or persons performing maintenance of motor vehicles permitted under this ordinance shall block a traffic lane or pose any hindrance to the free flow of vehicular traffic. B. Vehicles shall not be left unattended and raised on a jack or other lifting device. Vehicles may be left raised upon a jack stand or other immovable device specifically designed to support a motor vehicle, provided that no vehicle may be left upon such device for more than four (4) hours in a given day. ARTICLE V STORAGE OF MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS PROHIBITED It shall be unlawful for any person to store new or used motor vehicle parts or supplies used or related to the repair or maintenance of motor vehicles on the public streets or public sidewalks in the Borough of Jessup or in Borough owned parking lots. ARTICLE VI Enforcement The Borough of Jessup, the Borough of Jessup Police Department, or any entity acting on behalf of the Borough shall be charged with enforcement of this Ordinance. ARTICLE VII Violations and Penalties Any person, firm or corporation who or which shall violate any provision of this Ordinance shall, upon conviction thereof, be sentenced to pay a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($ 1,000.00) and, in default of payment, to imprisonment for a term not to exceed thirty (30) days. Every day that a violation of this article continues shall constitute a separate offense. 2 ARTICLE VIII Severability The provisions of this Ordinance shall be severable and if any of the provisions or other parts shall be held to be unconstitutional, illegal, unenforceable or otherwise invalid, such shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions and other parts of this Ordinance. ARTICLE IX Savings Clause The provisions of this Ordinance, or any other Ordinance or regulation in force prior to the enactment of this Ordinance, are intended as a continuation of those existing Ordinances and regulations and not as new enactments. The provisions of this Ordinance shall not affect any act done or liability incurred, nor shall they affect any suit of prosecution pending or to be instituted to enforce any existing or repealed Ordinance, regulations or parts thereof. ARTICLE XI Effective Date This Ordinance shall be effective five (5) days from the date of passage. ENACTED AND ORDAINED this day of _______________, 2026. Borough Council: By: Gregg Betti, Attest: Council President Coleen Watt, Borough Secretary Joseph Buckshon, Mayor 3  CERTIFICATE I, the undersigned, Secretary of the Borough of Jessup, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania (the “Borough”) certify that: the foregoing is a true and correct copy of an Ordinance that was duly enacted by the Borough Council of the Borough, in accordance with law, at a meeting duly held on ____________, 2026, at which meeting a quorum was present; this Ordinance has been certified and recorded by me, as Secretary of the Borough, in the book provided for the purpose of such recording; this Ordinance, upon enactment, was assigned Ordinance No. _____; presently, the total number of members of the Borough Council of the Borough is 7; the vote of the members of the Borough Council of the Borough, upon enactment of this Ordinance, the yeas and nays having been called, was duly recorded by me as Secretary as follows: Gregg Betti, President Yea _____ Nay _____ Curt Camoni, Vice President Yea _____ Nay _____ Jeffrey Castellani Yea _____ Nay _____ Jerry Crinella Yea _____ Nay _____ Thomas Fiorelli Yea _____ Nay _____ Ron Kordish Yea _____ Nay _____ Rob Martin Yea _____ Nay _____ This Ordinance has been advertised as required by law, in a proper newspaper of general circulation in the Borough; and this Ordinance has not been amended, altered, or repealed as of the date of this Certificate. I further certify that the Borough Council of the Borough met the advance notice and public comment requirements of the Sunshine Act, 65 Pa. C.S. Ch. 7, by advertising the time and place of the meeting, by posting prominently a notice of the meeting at the principal office of the Borough or at the public building in which the meeting was held, and by providing a reasonable opportunity for public comment at such meeting, all in accordance with such Act. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I set my hand and official seal of the Borough, this ____ day of ____________, 2026. ___________________________________ Secretary (SEAL) 4  BOROUGH OF JESSUP LACKAWANNA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA ORDINANCE NO. ______ of 2026 AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF JESSUP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, DEFINING AND REGULATING THE REGISTRATION OF VACANT PROPERTIES WITHIN THE BOROUGH OF JESSUP AND PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF AND REPEALING ANY INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES The Borough of Jessup hereby enacts and ordains the following: ARTICLE I Purpose and Intent The purpose of this Ordinance is to protect, maintain, and enhance health, safety and general welfare of present and future citizens of the Borough of Jessup. It has come to the attention of Council that there are certain properties within the Borough of Jessup that are vacant and such vacancy could lead to potential harm to the Borough including, but not limited to, increased risks of theft and vandalism, fire hazards, and structural degradation. ARTICLE II Definitions ACTIVELY MARKETED FOR SALE OR LEASE. A property that is listed and marketed through a licensed real estate agent or broker, or by the owner, who is regularly advertising said property in newspapers of general circulation in and around Lackawanna County and has conspicuously posted signage at the property advertising the same. CODE VIOLATION. A violation of the Borough of Jessup that is not remedied in the specified time allowed in the notice of violation, or if a written extension is granted, that is not remedied in the specified time allowed in said extension. ENFORCEMENT OFFICER. Any law enforcement officer, building code official, zoning officer, code enforcement officer, fire inspector, building inspector, or other person authorized by the Borough to enforce the applicable ordinances and/or codes. EVIDENCE OF VACANCY. Any condition that on its own, or combined with other conditions present, would lead a reasonable person to believe that the property is vacant. Such conditions include, but are not limited to, overgrown and/or dead vegetation; accumulation of newspapers, circulars, flyers and/or mail; disconnected utilities; accumulation of trash and/or debris; the absence of window coverings, such as curtains, blinds and/or shutters; the absence of furnishings and/or personal items consistent with habitation; or statements by neighbors, delivery agents, or government employees that the property is vacant.  OWNER. Any natural person, partnership, corporation, trust or other entity having title, whether by deed, mortgage, lease or other contract, to real estate within the Borough, or otherwise having control of the property, including the guardian of an estate and the executor or administrator of the estate. VACANT. A structure or property in which no natural person lawfully resides or conducts a business on a permanent, nontransient basis. ARTICLE III Applicability The requirements of this chapter shall be applicable to every structure, whether commercial, residential, or institutional, if said structure and/or property has been vacant or has shown evidence of vacancy for more than 60 consecutive days. ARTICLE IV Registration A. Upon 60 consecutive days of vacancy, the owner of the subject property shall file a registration statement on a form prepared and provided by the Borough. The registration statement shall include: 1. The street address and parcel number of each such vacant building and/or property. 2. The names and street address of all owners. If the owner is a corporation, the registration statement shall provide the names and addresses of all officers of the corporation. If the owner is a trust, partnership or any other form of unincorporated association, the registration statement shall provide the names and addresses of any partner or principal with an interest of 20 % or greater. A post office box will not be accepted as a valid address. 3. A working telephone number that has service 24 hours per day and seven days per week. B. A fee shall accompany the registration statement. Such fee shall be set by resolution of the Borough of Jessup Council. C. Filing of the registration statement and fee shall be required on an annual basis for as long as the structure and/or property remains vacant. ARTICLE V Appointment of Responsible Agent A. Each owner who does not live in Lackawanna County shall appoint a natural person, 21 years of age or older who shall live in Lackawanna County, as a responsible agent. B. The name, address and telephone number of the responsible agent shall be listed on the registration statement. A post office box will not be accepted as a valid address. C. The responsible agent shall be jointly and severally liable for and shall perform the obligations of the owner under this chapter. 2  D. If the name, address, or telephone number of the responsible agent changes during the course of any calendar year, it is the responsibility of the owner to update the registration statement within 15 days of the occurrence of such change. ARTICLE VI Inspections A. Within 30 days of submission of the registration statement, the Enforcement Officer or his/her designee shall perform an inspection of each vacant structure and/or property to determine compliance with Borough Ordinances, including the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC). B. Each property shall be inspected annually for as long as the structure and/or property remains vacant. C. If a vacant structure and/or property fails to comply with the provisions of the Borough Property Maintenance Code and/or other Borough ordinance, the Enforcement Officer shall notify the applicant, in writing, of the deficiencies within 10 days of the inspection. The owner shall have 30 days from the date of the notice to abate all violations and schedule a second inspection. The Enforcement Officer may provide a written extension to abate the violations, provided that under no circumstances shall the inspection process exceed 120 days from the date of the initial inspection. D. If the owner fails to abate violations, and the Enforcement Officer deems that remediation is necessary to prevent an ongoing risk of harm to life or property, the Borough may take necessary action to ensure compliance with and place a lien on the property for the cost of the work performed to benefit the property and bring it into compliance. ARTICLE VII Exemptions The following structures are exempt from the provisions of this chapter: A. A structure and/or property that is actively marketed for sale or lease, provided all municipal fees and taxes are paid in full and the structure is in compliance with the Borough Property Maintenance Code and all other Borough ordinances. B. A structure that is undergoing an active renovation or rehabilitation and for which all permits have been obtained. C. A structure that is vacant as a result of a fire or natural disaster and for which a permit to restore or demolish has not yet been obtained, for a period not to exceed 120 days. D. A structure that is temporarily vacated by an owner-occupant to reside in an alternative, semipermanent address for a portion of up to 180 days annually provided all municipal fees and taxes are paid in full and the structure is in compliance with the Borough Property Maintenance Code and all other Borough ordinances. 3 ARTICLE VIII Violations and Penalties Any person who violates any provision of this Ordinance shall, upon conviction thereof before a Magisterial District Court or other court, be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than $ 500.00 and not more than $ 1,000, plus the costs of prosecution. Each day of continuing violation shall constitute a separate offense. ARTICLE IX Delinquent Registration Fees as Lien After any owner or responsible agent is given notice that a registration statement filing fee(s) is due, and said owner or responsible agent fails to satisfy the fee in full within 30 days, the Borough may file a municipal lien upon the property for which such fees are due. ARTICLE X Severability The provisions of this Ordinance shall be severable and if any of the provisions or other parts shall be held to be unconstitutional, illegal, unenforceable or otherwise invalid, such shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions and other parts of this Ordinance. ARTICLE XI Savings Clause The provisions of this Ordinance, or any other Ordinance or regulation in force prior to the enactment of this Ordinance, are intended as a continuation of those existing Ordinances and regulations and not as new enactments. The provisions of this Ordinance shall not affect any act done or liability incurred, nor shall they affect any suit of prosecution pending or to be instituted to enforce any existing or repealed Ordinance, regulations or parts thereof. ARTICLE XII Effective Date This Ordinance shall be effective five (5) days from the date of passage. ENACTED AND ORDAINED this day of _______________, 2026. Borough Council: By: Gregg Betti, Attest: Council President Coleen Watt, Borough Secretary Joseph Buckshon, Mayor 4  CERTIFICATE I, the undersigned, Secretary of the Borough of Jessup, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania (the “Borough”) certify that: the foregoing is a true and correct copy of an Ordinance that was duly enacted by the Borough Council of the Borough, in accordance with law, at a meeting duly held on ____________, 2026, at which meeting a quorum was present; this Ordinance has been certified and recorded by me, as Secretary of the Borough, in the book provided for the purpose of such recording; this Ordinance, upon enactment, was assigned Ordinance No. _____; presently, the total number of members of the Borough Council of the Borough is 7; the vote of the members of the Borough Council of the Borough, upon enactment of this Ordinance, the yeas and nays having been called, was duly recorded by me as Secretary as follows: Gregg Betti, President Yea _____ Nay _____ Curt Camoni, Vice President Yea _____ Nay _____ Jeffrey Castellani Yea _____ Nay _____ Jerry Crinella Yea _____ Nay _____ Thomas Fiorelli Yea _____ Nay _____ Ron Kordish Yea _____ Nay _____ Rob Martin Yea _____ Nay _____ This Ordinance has been advertised as required by law, in a proper newspaper of general circulation in the Borough; and this Ordinance has not been amended, altered, or repealed as of the date of this Certificate. I further certify that the Borough Council of the Borough met the advance notice and public comment requirements of the Sunshine Act, 65 Pa. C.S. Ch. 7, by advertising the time and place of the meeting, by posting prominently a notice of the meeting at the principal office of the Borough or at the public building in which the meeting was held, and by providing a reasonable opportunity for public comment at such meeting, all in accordance with such Act. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I set my hand and official seal of the Borough, this ____ day of ____________, 2026. ___________________________________ Secretary (SEAL) 5  BOROUGH OF JESSUP LACKAWANNA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA ORDINANCE NO. ___-2026 AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF JESSUP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 9-2018, AMENDING SECTION 3.6 REGARDING SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL AND REPEALING ALL OTHER PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH. . The Borough of Jessup hereby enacts and ordains the following: I. Amendment to Section 3.6 of Ordinance No. 9 of 2018: Section 3.6 is removed in its entirety and replaced as follows: 3.6 Snow and Ice Removal From Sidewalks. Every owner, tenant, occupant, lessee, property agent, or any other person (collectively, the responsible person) who is responsible for any property within the Borough shall do the following: snow and ice shall be removed from all sidewalks within the Borough within twenty-four (24) hours of the cessation of any fall of snow, sleet or freezing rain (storm event). Furthermore, the responsible party must create a path, free from snow or ice, of thirty (30) inches on said sidewalk. Snow and ice shall be removed from the sidewalks in all business districts within two (2) business hours after the cessation of any storm event or by the beginning of business hours of the next day following such storm event whichever is earlier. No snow or ice shall be removed from sidewalks and placed on roadways or alleys, in a manner that obstructs a fire hydrant or on the property of others without express permission of the property owner.  All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent with this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency. In the event that any provision, section, sentence, clause of part of this Ordinance shall be held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not effect of impair any remaining provision, section, sentence, clause or part of this Ordinance. It is the intent of this Borough that such remainder shall be and shall remain in full force and effect. ENACTED AND ORDAINED this day of _______________, 2026. Borough Council: By: Gregg Betti, Attest: Council President Borough Secretary Joseph Buckshon, Mayor 2  CERTIFICATE I, the undersigned, Secretary of the Borough of Jessup, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania (the “Borough”) certify that: the foregoing is a true and correct copy of an Ordinance that was duly enacted by the Borough Council of the Borough, in accordance with law, at a meeting duly held on ____________, 2026, at which meeting a quorum was present; this Ordinance has been certified and recorded by me, as Secretary of the Borough, in the book provided for the purpose of such recording; this Ordinance, upon enactment, was assigned Ordinance No. _____; presently, the total number of members of the Borough Council of the Borough is 7; the vote of the members of the Borough Council of the Borough, upon enactment of this Ordinance, the yeas and nays having been called, was duly recorded by me as Secretary as follows: Gregg Betti, President Yea _____ Nay _____ Curt Camoni, Vice President Yea _____ Nay _____ Jeffrey Castellani Yea _____ Nay _____ Jerry Crinella Yea _____ Nay _____ Thomas Fiorelli Yea _____ Nay _____ Ron Kordish Yea _____ Nay _____ Rob Martin Yea _____ Nay _____ This Ordinance has been advertised as required by law, in a proper newspaper of general circulation in the Borough; and this Ordinance has not been amended, altered, or repealed as of the date of this Certificate. I further certify that the Borough Council of the Borough met the advance notice and public comment requirements of the Sunshine Act, 65 Pa. C.S. Ch. 7, by advertising the time and place of the meeting, by posting prominently a notice of the meeting at the principal office of the Borough or at the public building in which the meeting was held, and by providing a reasonable opportunity for public comment at such meeting, all in accordance with such Act. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I set my hand and official seal of the Borough, this ____ day of ____________, 2026. ___________________________________ Secretary (SEAL) 3  Borough of Jessup Resolution 3 of 2026 Adopting a Section 504 Compliance Program Resolution establishing Compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 WHEREAS, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 794), and its implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 8, prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability in any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance; and WHEREAS, the Borough of Jessup receives or may receive federal financial assistance, including but not limited to Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME, ESG, or other federally funded programs administered by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; and WHEREAS, federal regulations require recipients of federal funds to adopt procedures ensuring program accessibility, nondiscrimination, grievance resolution, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED / RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Jessup as follows: Section 1. Adoption of Section 504 Policy The Borough hereby adopts a formal Section 504 Compliance Program, affirming that no qualified individual with a disability shall, on the basis of disability, be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination under any Borough program, service, activity, or employment practice receiving federal assistance. Section 2. Designation of Section 504 Officer The Borough shall designate a Section 504 Officer responsible for overseeing compliance with Section 504 requirements, including:  Coordination of self-evaluations and transition plans;  Oversight of reasonable accommodation requests;  Monitoring public notification requirements; and  Administration of the grievance procedure. The name and contact information of the Section 504 Officer shall be made publicly available and attached to this legislation on official letterhead signed by Chief Borough Official or designee. This documentation will be returned to Lackawanna County. Section 3. Self-Evaluation and Transition Planning The Borough shall conduct and maintain annually:  A municipal self-evaluation of facilities, programs, policies, and practices; and  Project-level self-evaluations for each federally funded activity, as required. Where structural barriers are identified, the Borough shall prepare and implement a Transition Plan consistent with federal requirements. Section 4. Grievance Procedure The Borough adopts Section 504 Grievance Procedure to ensure prompt and equitable resolution of complaints alleging discrimination on the basis of disability. Section 5. Public Notice The Borough shall provide ongoing public notice of its nondiscrimination policy and the availability of reasonable accommodations, using methods accessible to individuals with disabilities and persons with limited English proficiency. Section 6. Effective Date This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. Date: ___________________________ Chief Elected Official: ___________________________ Solicitor ___________________________  BOROUGH OF JESSUP LACKAWANNA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA RESOLUTION # 4 OF 2026 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF JESSUP ADOPTING A FEE SCHEDULE FOR ZONING PERMITS AND APPLICATIONS WHEREAS, on November 23, 2020, the Borough of Jessup Council adopted the Borough of Jessup Zoning Ordinance, and thereafter amended it from time to time. WHEREAS, Section 1407 of the Zoning Ordinance indicates that Borough Council shall enact a fee schedule. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Borough of Jessup Council adopts this resolution approving that the attached fee schedule for Zoning Permits and Applications. THIS RESOLUTION IS DULY ENACTED AND APPROVED at a public meeting duly advertised by a majority vote of Jessup Borough Council on this _______ day of ___________, 2026. THE BOROUGH OF JESSUP ATTEST: _____________________________ __________________________ Council President Coleen Watt, Secretary EXAMINED AND APPROVED THIS ________ DAY OF ______________, 2026. By: __________________________ Mayor of the Borough of Jessup JESSUP BOROUGH SCHEDULE OF ZONING FEES 1. Zoning Application Fee (non-refundable & included in listed fees) Residential .........................................................................................$50.00 Commercial (includes Short-Term Rentals) ......................................$150.00 2. Zoning Permits Residential (New Construction and Additions) Single Family and Two-Family Dwellings ............................................$50.00 Plus $0.10 per square foot of gross floor space (includes basements, decks, porches, garages, etc.) Multifamily Residential Dwelling........................................................$100.00 Plus $0.10 per square foot of gross floor space (includes basements, decks, porches, garages, etc.) Accessory Structure (up to 200 square feet) .......................................$50.00 Plus $0.05 per square foot of building space over 200 square feet (includes decks, patios, swimming pools, sheds, etc.) Re-inspection fee ...............................................................................$50.00 Revision to approved permit ...............................................................$50.00 Non-residential Commercial (New construction & additions) .....................................$150.00 Plus $0.25 per square foot of gross building space (Includes wireless communication sites) Public/Semi-Public Uses ..................................................................$250.00 Plus $0.25 per square foot of gross building space New Signs ........................................................................................$150.00 Plus $1.50 per square foot New Off Premise Signs ....................................................................$150.00 (Per face) All Sign Copy Changes………$100.00 plus $1.50 per sq. ft. over 50 sq. ft. Accessory Structure to Non-residential Use (up to 200 sq. ft.) ..........$150.00 Plus $0.25 per square foot over 200 sq. ft. Re-inspection fee ..............................................................................$ 50.00 Revision to approved permit ..............................................................$ 50.00 -1- 3. Certificate of Non-Conformity Residential..........................................................................................$50.00 Non-residential .................................................................................$100.00 4. Applications to Zoning Hearing Board (Variance, Special Exception, Appeal) Residential and Non-residential ........................................................$575.00 or as amended NOTE: If costs incurred by Jessup Borough exceed the above referenced fee, additional fees shall be billed to the applicant and must be paid prior to the issuance of a Zoning Permit. 5. Conditional Use Permit Residential .......................................................................................$575.00 Non-residential ................................................................................1,000.00 NOTE: If costs incurred by Jessup Borough exceed the above referenced fee, additional fees shall be billed to the applicant and must be paid prior to the issuance of a Zoning Permit. 6. Amendments Amendment to Text of Ordinance .................................................. $1,000.00 Amendment to Zoning Map ........................................................... $2,500.00 Amendment Submitted as Curative Amendment ........................... $3,500.00 NOTE: If costs incurred by Jessup Borough exceed the above referenced fee, additional fees shall be billed to the applicant and must be paid prior to the issuance of a Zoning Permit. 7. Other Permits Parking Lots Less than one acre ..................................................................$250.00 More than one acre ..................................................................$500.00 Change of Use (with no new construction)..................................... $100.00 Home Occupations ...........................................................................$100.00 Temporary Structures/Use ................................................................$100.00 Driveways ...........................................................................................$35.00 Zoning Certificate of Occupancy .........................................................$25.00 FAILURE TO OBTAIN A ZONING PERMIT PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK SHALL RESULT IN A FEE ONE AND ONE-HALF TIMES THE ABOVE NOTED FEES AT THE DISCRETION OF THE ZONING OFFICER. -2-