Borough Council
Regular MeetingJessup, PA · June 3, 2026
Agenda
Jessup Borough Council
June 3, 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
Jerry Crinella Robbie Martin
***Presentation of proclamation for Valley View Unified Track and Field Team***
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 May 6, 2026
Approve the Secretary Report.
Approve the May Payroll in the amount of $62,468.98
Approve monthly payments from the general fund in the amount of $43,009.77
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
Engineer: Benesch, Craig Pezak
Zoning Officer; Amos Valenti
Police Department; Chief Edward Boettcher
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 to adopt an ordinance establishing the requirement for a vendors
permit in the Borough.
B. Motion to adopt Resolution 11 of 2026 for Jessup Borough to petition the LCB to
take over the noise regulations in areas to be determined.
C. Motion to advertise an RFP for the Jessup Borough revitalization plan.
D. Motion to advertise moving the July Borough Council meeting to July 2, 2026.
E. Motion to allow the Junior Cougars to install a 12’x24’ drop in place shed at
Memorial Field that could be moved at any time as long as the shed is code compliant
and requirement that appropriate maintenance be the responsibility of the Junior
Cougars.
F. Motion to accept the resignation of Summer Camp Counselor Emma McNally.
G. Motion to hire Eva Tomassoni Summer Camp Counselor at the rate of $14.00 per
hour.
H. Motion to advertise a public hearing for June 25, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. to take public
comment on Ordinance No. 4 of 2026 which amends the Jessup Borough Zoning
Ordinance. Specifically, Article 10 (Environmental Protection), Section 1005 (Noise),
Section 1008 (Vibration), Article 15 (Definitions), Section 1502 (Terms Defined).
I. Motion to advertise for consideration Ordinance No. 4 of 2026 amending the Jessup
Borough Zoning Ordinance. Specifically, Article 10 (Environmental Protection),
Section 1005 (Noise), Section 1008 (Vibration), Article 15 (Definitions), Section
1502 (Terms Defined).
J. Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 6 of 2026 amending Ordinance No. 3 of 2011
establishing the criteria for handicapped parking zones within the Borough.
K. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 9 of 2026 establishing a $25.00 fee each year for the
first 4 years for the handicapped parking sign.
L. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 9 of 2026 establishing a $100.00 fee for handicapped
parking signs.
M. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 9 of 2026 eliminating the fee for handicapped
parking signs.
N. Motion to advertise to hire a seasonal employee for DPW.
O. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 10 of 2026 to apply for the flood mitigation grant for
Hill and Constitution.
P. Motion to conditionally approve the Sunnyside Road, LLC preliminary land
development plan subject to fulfillment of the following conditions by the applicant
as recommended by the Planning Commission: 1. provide PA Department of
Environmental Protection (“DEP”) approvals for amendments to its national pollutant
discharge elimination system and erosion and sediment control plans for a data
center; 2. provide approval for signature block for operation and maintenance post
construction stormwater management plans; 3. Coordinate with DEP for updated
sewer usage plan for a data center; 4. provide updated Will Serve Letters related to all
utility companies (i.e., Pennsylvania American Water Company, UGFI Utilities, and
PPL Electric Utilities) under a data center; and 5. Provide an updated traffic impact
statement for a data center.
Q. Motion to approve the Matthew J. Nogick and Veronica N. Nogick, 182 Constitution
Avenue Lot Consolidation Subdivision Plan subject to the fulfillment of the following
conditions by the applicant as recommended by the Planning Commission: 1. Provide
a serial number for the PA One Call listed on the plans; 2. Provide an additional
column on the plan sheet listing the “Provided” information with respect to the
“Requirements” column already listed; 3. Confirm the appropriate application was
filed and reviewed for completeness by the Borough Planning Commission, 4. Revise
the “Minimum Lot Area” row on the plan set to be 7,000 square feet within the
“Requirements” column; 5. Confirm requirements under Article 203.f.2.14 and
203.f.2.16 SALDO are included on the plan; and include any required information.
R. Motion to accept the resignation of Jeffrey Castellani as Borough Council member.
S. Motion to advertise to accept letters of interest for the vacant council seat.
T. Motion to appoint Robbie Martin, Curt Camoni and Jerry Crinella to a committee to
spearhead the revitalization plan.
U. Motion to advertise a parking ordinance to regulate on street parking on Dolph Street.
V. Motion to approve a change order for Olga Street in the amount of $2,100.00 to blend
the crown of the road.
W. Motion to adopt Standard Operating Guidelines (SOG’s) for Hose Companies.
Jessup Borough Council
Regular Meeting
May 6, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.
The regular monthly meeting of Jessup Borough Council was held on Wednesday, May 6, 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 7:00 p.m. by Chairperson, Gregg Betti.
Roll Call: Gregg Betti Thomas Fiorelli
Curt Camoni Ron Kordish
Jerry Crinella Robbie Martin
Council President Gregg Betti announced an executive session 5/6/2026 regarding legal matters.
Consent agenda:
Approve the minutes of the regular meeting April 1, 2026.
Approve the Secretary’s report
Approve the April payroll in the amount of $63,642.79
Approve monthly payments from the general fund in the amount of $42,537.08
A motion was made by Jerry Crinella second by Curt Camoni to approve the consent agenda.
Aye carried. (6-0)
Reports:
NEW BUSINESS / MOTIONS
A. Motion to take action on the bids for refuse collection throughout the Borough.
B. Motion to amend motion A.to read to award the three-year contract to J.P. Mascaro.
Motion by Tom Fiorelli second by Ron Kordish. Aye carried (5-1) Jerry Crinella
voted no. There was no public comment.
C. Motion to award a three-year contract to J.P. Mascaro. Motion was made by Tom
Fiorelli second by Ron Kordish. Aye carried (5-1) Jerry Crinella voted no.
D. Motion to release funds to Hose Company #1 and Hose Company #2. Motion was
made by Jerry Crinella second by Tom Fiorelli. Aye carried. (4-2) Curt Camoni and
Gregg Betti voted no.
E. Motion to advertise to sell the bank building located at 210 Church Street and
potentially set a minimum.
F. Motion to amend the motion to sell the bank building located at 210 Church Street
and set a minimum bid at $240,000.00 Motion made by Curt Camoni second by
Robbie Martin. Curt Camoni, Robbie Martin and Gregg Betti voted aye. Ron
Kordish, Jerry Crinella and Tom Fiorelli voted nay. (3-3) Mayor Joseph Buckshon
voted aye. Motion carried. (4-3) Public comment was offered. Jeff Smith feels this is
insane. The Borough had the opportunity to partner with the Wright Center. Brittani
Barscheski feels the Borough should look to seek historical status for the property and
apply for grant funds. Melanie Davis Harrison feels it is a beautiful structure that
brings character that is Jessup.
G. Motion to sell the bank building located at 210 Church Street and set a minimum bid
at $240,000.00. Motion made by Curt Camoni second by Robbie Martin. Curt
Camoni, Robbie Martin and Gregg Betti voted aye. Ron Kordish, Tom Fiorelli and
Jerry Crinella voted nay. (3-3) Mayor Joseph Buckshon voted aye. Motion carried.
(4-3)
H. Motion to revisit the study of 210 Church Street for use as Borough offices, tax
administration, storage and other municipal purposes. Retrofit our existing municipal
offices at 395 Lane Street to house Police and DPW. Motion was made by Tom
Fiorelli second by Jerry Crinella. Aye carried. (4-2) Curt Camoni and Robbie Martin
voted no. Aye carried. (4-2)
I. Motion to adopt Resolution No.8 of 2026 authorizing the Borough of Jessup to enter
into a cooperation agreement with Lackawanna County for the Sarah Bratty Park
ADA Improvement. Motion was made by Curt Camoni second by Robbie Martin.
Aye carried. (6-0)
J. Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 4 of 2026 amending the Jessup Borough Zoning
Ordinance. Specifically, Article 10 (Environmental Protection), Section 1005 (Noise),
Section 1008 (Vibration), Article 15 (Definitions), Section 1502 (Terms Defined).
Motion was made by Curt Camoni second by Robbie Martin to table. Aye carried. (6-
0)
K. Zoning Ordinance Amendment (1.) Discussion on 5/6/2026 hearing matters (2.)
Consideration for action on proposed zoning ordinance amendment. Motion to amend
the proposed zoning amendment and publish in accordance with the MPC and
consider potential adoption at an upcoming Council Meeting. Motion was made by
Curt Camoni second by Robbie Martin. Aye carried. (6-0)
L. Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 5 of 2026 amending Ordinance No. 2 of 2008
identifying and prohibiting nuisances within the Borough. Motion was made by Curt
Camoni second by Robbie Martin. Aye carried. (6-0)
M. Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 6 of 2026 amending Ordinance No. 3 of 2011
establishing the criteria for handicapped parking zones within the Borough. Motion
was made by Jerry Crinella second by Tom Fiorelli to table. Aye carried. (6-0)
N. Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 7 of 2026 providing for general regulation and control
of dogs within the Borough. Motion was made by Robbie Martin second by Ron
Kordish. Aye carried. (6-0)
O. Motion to form a committee to meet with potential developers.
P. Motion was made by Curt Camoni second by Robbie Martin to amend the motion to
say motion to appoint Curt Camoni, Gregg Betti and Jerry Crinella to meet with
potential developers. Aye carried (5-1) Ron Kordish voted no. Public comment: Jeff
Smith voiced his displeasure with Curt Camoni being on the committee. He feels this
is a conflict with Curt’s seat on the Board of the Chamber of Commerce. He also
feels someone from the Planning Commission should be on the committee. Curt
commented he is on the Board for the Chamber of Commerce and that has nothing to
do with S.L.I.B.C.O.
Q. Motion was made by Curt Camoni second by Robbie Martin to appoint Curt Camoni,
Gregg Betti and Jerry Crinella to meet with potential developers. Aye carried. (5-1)
Ron Kordish voted no.
R. Motion to advertise an ordinance to implement a vendors permit for events. Motion
was made by Robbie Martin second by Jerry Crinella. Aye carried. (6-0)
S. Motion to grant Jessup Hose Company #2 a waiver related to Article 10 Section 1005
of the Jessup Borough Zoning Ordinance from May 20-25, 2026. Motion was made
by Curt Camoni second by Robbie Martin. Aye carried. (6-0)
T. Motion to appoint Guiseppe Ianni temporary sergeant with a $2.00 per hour rate
increase. Motion was made by Jerry Crinella second by Tom Fiorelli. Aye carried. (6-
0)
U. Motion to accept the resignation of Bill Urzen from the Jessup Borough Planning
Commission. Motion was made by Tom Fiorelli second by Tobbie Martin. Aye
carried. (6-0) Council thanked Bill for his service to the Borough.
V. Motion to appoint Brian Barret as a full member of the Jessup Borough Planning
Commission. Motion was made by Jerry Crinella second by Ron Kordish. Aye
carried. (6-0)
W. Motion to advertise for an alternate member of the Planning Commission. Motion
was made by Curt Camoni second by Robbie Martin. Aye carried. (6-0)
X. Motion to authorize Powell’s by Brennan to upfit a 2024 Peterbilt truck in the amount
of $73,646.05. Motion was made by Tom Fiorelli second by Robbie Martin. Aye
carried. (6-0)
Y. Motion to authorize Hose Company #2’s request to use Jessup Police, various
borough equipment and DPW at their upcoming Carnival May 20-25, 2026. Motion
was made by Robbie Martin second by Tom Fiorelli. Aye carried. (6-0)
Z. Motion to authorize the St. Ubaldo Society’s request to use DPW to secure the low
hanging overhead wires and other necessary tasks to ensure the safety of the racers.
Motion was made by Jerry Crinella second by Tom Fiorelli. Aye carried. (6-0)
AA. Motion to hire Samantha Howey Lead Summer Camp Counselor at the rate of
$28.00 per hr. Motion was made by Jerry Crinella second by Robbie Martin. Aye
carried. (6-0)
BB. Motion to hire Kristen Hughes Summer Camp Counselor at the rate of $___ per
hr. ($14 last year) Motion was made by Tom Fiorelli second by Robbie Martin. Aye
carried. (6-0)
CC. Motion to hire Mia Tomassoni Junior Summer Camp Counselor at the rate of
$___ per hr. ($14 last year) Motion was made by Curt Camoni second by Tom
Fiorelli. Aye carried. (6-0)
DD. Motion to hire Natalie Sweeney Junior Summer Camp Counselor at the rate of
$___ per hr. ($14.00 last year) Motion was made by Jerry Crinella second by Curt
Camoni. Aye carried. (6-0)
EE. Motion to hire Emma McNally Junior Summer Camp Counselor at the rate of
$____ per hr. ($14.00 last year) Motion was made by Tom Fiorelli second by Curt
Camoni. Aye carried. (6-0)
FF. Motion to hire Kamryn Gale Junior Summer Camp Counselor at the rate of $____ per
hr. ($14.00 last year) Motion was made by Robbie Martin second by Ron Kordish.
Aye carried. (6-0)
GG. Motion to reinvest $144,000.00 with People’s Security Bank to continue the
ladder of investments. Motion was made by Tom Fiorelli second by Robbie Martin.
Aye carried. (6-0)
HH. Motion to authorize Quest Studio to hold free yoga classes at Station Park May
18, June 15, July 20, August 17 and September 21, 2026. Motion was made by Jerry
Crinella second by Tom Fiorelli. Aye carried. (6-0)
II. Motion to appoint a committee to meet with DCED for the Fire Department
feasibility study. Motion was made by Curt Camoni second by Robbie Martin. Aye
carried. (6-0)
JJ. Motion to advertise an amendment to Ordinance 2 of 2020 creating the office of
Borough Manager. Motion was made by Curt Camoni second by Robbie Martin. Aye
carried. (6-0)
KK. Motion to pay the Borough Manager a bonus of $7,800.00. Motion was made by
Jerry Crinella second by Curt Camoni. Aye carried. (6-0)
LL. Motion to amend the agenda to add a motion to authorize the Chief of Police to
maintain an inventory to ensure the Jessup Police have one (1) extra duty pistol, one
(1) left and one (1) right holster, and one additional light at all times. The issue arose
that we are short and need to add a weapon. We currently have a part time office we
do not have a duty pistol for, and we are contractually obligated to provide the
weapon and it takes a month to get them in. Council was made aware of the issue
within the past 24 hours. Motion was made by Curt Camoni second by Jerry Crinella.
Aye carried (6-0) There was no public comment.
MM. Motion to authorize the Chief of Police to maintain an inventory to ensure the
Jessup Police have one (1) extra duty pistol, one (1) left and one (1) right holster, and
one additional light at all times. Motion was made by Robbie Martin second by Curt
Camoni. Aye carried. (6-0)
ADJOURN: Motion was made by Ron Kordish second by Curt Camoni to adjourn the meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 9:33 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Coleen Watt, Secretary
June 3, 2026
GENERAL FUND - May 2026
SAVINGS ACCOUNT
BALANCE: April 30, 2026 $ 2,517.53
RECEIPTS: May 2026
Interest on Savings-Peoples Security Bank
SUB-TOTAL $ 2,517.53
Transferred from Savings to Checking $ -
BALANCE GENERAL FUND SAVINGS ACCOUNT: May 31, 2026 $ 2,517.53
CHECKING ACCOUNT
BALANCE: April 30, 2026 $ 795,962.39
DEPOSIT RECEIPTS: May 2026
Berkheimer LST - May 2026 $ 32,928.25
Berkheimer EIT - May 2026 $ 149,789.96
Protective Inspection & UCC Fees $ 1,790.50
Plan Review Fees $ 425.00
UCC/Zoning Administrative Fees $ 435.00
Zoning Fees $ 449.00
Jessup Borough 2026 Real Estate Tax $ 214,666.24
Delinquent Real Estate Taxes $ 1,814.71
Real Estate Transfer Tax $ 10,868.53
Police Fines - Magistrate & County $ 273.21
Police Report Copies $ 60.00
Handicapped Parking Fee $ 25.00
Amusement Tax $ 75.00
Pave Cuts Applications $ 1,400.00
Solicitation/Peddlers Permit $ 50.00
Golf Cart Registration Fee $ 100.00
Notary Services $ 5.00
Reimbursement for Planning Commission fees $ 550.00
Electronic Recycling Fee $ 175.00
Comcast Franchise Fee $ 9,602.17
Reimbursement from grant contractor for Hose Company #2 $ 3,000.00
Reimbursement from PPL for overpayment $ 25.84
Donation to Borough - Movies Under the Stars $ 1,700.00
Donation to Borough - National Night Out $ 2,300.00
Interest on Real Estate Taxes $ 109.41
Interest on Checking-Peoples Security Bank $ 1,683.27
Total Checking Account Receipts $ 434,301.09
SUB-TOTAL $ 1,230,263.48
Total Checking Account Expenditures $ 297,512.35
GENERAL FUND CHECKING ACCOUNT BALANCE: May 31, 2026 $ 932,751.13
GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES: May 2026
Aaron Bertholf $ 450.00
AFLAC $ 373.08
Airgas $ 246.33
Animal Arrest $ 55.00
AutoZone $ 19.38
Barry Isett & Associates, Inc. $ 4,071.75
Bell Mountain Land Development Corp $ 32.33
benesch $ 1,521.00
Blakely Borough $ 2,562.89
Charles Schwab $ 1,974.48
Chief of Police Association of Lackawanna County $ 150.00
Comcast $ 1,774.82
Crystal Clear Spring Water Co. $ 116.00
David F.Garvey, P.E. $ 700.00
DeLage Landen - Financial Services $ 189.33
Dempsey Uniform & Linen Supply Inc. $ 586.80
Encova Insurance $ 4,316.00
English's Hardware $ 20.44
Geisinger - Employer paid portion $ 17,436.16
Geisinger - Employee paid portion $ 2,177.86
Grand Rental Station $ 211.14
Guardian - Dental employer paid portion $ 562.80
Guardian - Dental employee paid portion $ 93.96
Guardian - Life $ 222.75
Guardian - Vision employer paid portion $ 128.51
Guardian - Vision employee paid portion $ 17.02
H&K Group, Inc. $ 626.26
Holiday Outdoor Décor $ 8,573.41
Home Depot $ 90.95
Iron Nebula $ 5,642.70
Jennifer Filipski $ 20.37
Jermyn Supply $ 640.00
Jessup Ambulance $ 6,826.96
Jessup Hose Company #1 $ 40,000.00
Jessup Hose Company #2 $ 71,073.00
Jessup Tax Collector $ 450.00
Justus Home & Garden $ 66.40
Keystone Propane $ 80.00
L.R.B.S.A. $ 450.00
Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority $ 3,780.00
Lackawanna Printing Co. $ 60.00
Mario J. Hanyon, Esquire $ 1,708.04
Marshall Machinery $ 297.60
Mid-Valley Plumbing Supply, Inc. $ 102.58
NEPA Concrete & Asphalt $ 475.39
PA State Association of Boroughs $ 96.21
GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES: May 2026
PAWC $ 3,127.31
Peters Consultants Inc. $ 1,781.00
PPL Electric Utilities $ 1,802.69
R&J Main Street Car Wash, Inc. $ 44.00
Reeves Rent-A-John, Inc $ 804.00
Saporito, Falcone, & Watt $ 3,167.20
Scranton Times $ 1,570.98
Selective Insurance $ 6,687.00
Sherwin Williams $ 1,287.50
Starr Uniform $ 1,337.88
State Workmen's Insurance Fund $ 1,380.00
Teamsters Local Union 229 $ 943.00
TOPP Business Solutions $ 19.56
UGI $ 501.98
Valley Carpet Cleaning $ 470.00
Verizon $ 186.80
Verizon Wireless $ 397.37
Peoples Security Bank-Credit Card Payment $ 3,277.32
Employee Payroll $ 62,468.98
We Pay Payroll Processing Co. $ 370.75
Payroll Tax Liabilities $ 24,817.33
TOTAL $ 297,512.35
Bills Received in May 2026 - General Fund
A 1 Lock & Safe, LLC Police supplies $ 50.00
All Phase Electric Supply Co. DPW supplies $ 70.00
Animal Arrest Nuisance wildlife control for Borough $ 160.00
Autozone Vehicle supplies for DPW & Police vehicles $ 118.96
Barry Isett & Associates Billing for PA UCC permit fees & inspections $ 8,862.50
benesch Engineering services $ 2,348.00
Blakely Borough Fuel for Borough vehicles $ 3,242.27
Dempsey Uniform & Linen Supply Cleaning & sanitation services & supplies $ 473.72
English's Hardware DPW supplies $ 42.64
Envioronmental Planning & Design Zoning ordinance amendments $ 5,540.00
F&T Excavating Snow removal on Sunnyside Road $ 220.00
IWDA Engineering Pave cut inspection services $ 796.10
JNK Hydrotest & Extinguisher Supply Co. Inc. Inspection of fire extinguishers in Borough Building $ 393.95
and Borough vehicles
Justus Home & Garden Agricultural supplies for parks $ 134.79
Keystone Propane DPW supplies $ 81.20
Kost Tire & Auto Service Center Service to police vehicle $ 122.75
Lackawanna Printing Co. No parking signs for Firemens Parade and Ubaldo $ 96.00
events
Marshall Machinery, Inc. DPW supplies $ 76.10
Med Mobile CPR certification class for Officer Faramell $ 70.00
NEPA Concrete & Asphalt Road materials $ 459.93
Pennsylvania Steel Company Inc. DPW supplies $ 305.09
Powell's Rental DPW supplies $ 36.60
R&J Main Stree Car Wash, Inc. Washing services for police vehicles $ 42.00
Reeves Rent-A-John, Inc. Services to Memorial Field, Station Park, Pioneer $ 2,701.50
Field & Sara Bratty Park; Services for Firemens
Parade & Ubaldo festivities
Rossi Rooter Vactor truck at Rear Morgan & Ferdinand Streets $ 2,750.00
S&S Automotive Repair LLC Repairs and service to DPW vehicle $ 1,315.50
Saporito, Falcone, & Watt Monthly bill for legal services $ 4,464.80
Scranton Times General advertising costs $ 4,231.50
Starr Uniform Police uniforms $ 189.07
Thomas J. O'Hora Co. Inc. Back flow prevention testing $ 125.00
Urban Electrical Contractors, Inc. Electrical work on the Casey Highway $ 419.80
V.F.W. Post 5544 Reimbursement for catering for Memorial Day $ 2,309.50
luncheon
Valley Carpet & Janitorial Services Monthly bill for cleaning services $ 470.00
YCG, Inc. Calibration services $ 290.50
Total $ 43,009.77
Accounts Summary
June 3, 2026
Account Balance
Fund
as of 05/31/2026
General Fund - Checking $ 932,751.13
General Fund - Savings $ 2,517.53
Money Market Account $ 331,801.23
CD Portfolio $ 575,827.87
Treasury Bill Portfolio $ 568,066.23
Capital Improvements Account $ 97,908.01
Refuse Account $ 268,346.14
Motor License Account $ 109,223.15
Total: $ 2,886,441.29
June 3, 2026
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
BALANCE: April 30, 2026 $ 54,892.75
RECEIPTS: May 2026
Transfer from Money Market $ 100,000.00
Peoples Security (Interest) $ 134.29
TOTAL ACCOUNT RECEIPTS $ 100,134.29
SUB-TOTAL $ 155,027.04
Total Expenses May 2026 $ 57,119.03
Balance May 31, 2026 $ 97,908.01
EXPENSES May 2026
Community First National Bank $ 49,376.28
For lease on 2 police vehicles
H&P Construction Inc. $ 7,742.75
For Saint Ubaldo Society project
Total Expenses $ 57,119.03
MONEY MARKET ACCOUNT
BALANCE: April 30, 2026 $ 431,269.51
RECEIPTS: May 2026
Peoples Security (Interest) $ 531.72
TOTAL ACCOUNT RECEIPTS $ 531.72
SUB-TOTAL $ 431,801.23
Total Expenses May 2026 $ 100,000.00
Balance May 31, 2026 $ 331,801.23
EXPENSES May 2026
Transfer to Capital Improvements $ 100,000.00
Total Expenses $ 100,000.00
MOTOR LICENSE FUND
BALANCE: April 30, 2026 $ 117,784.93
RECEIPTS: May 2026
Peoples Security (Interest) $ 321.58
TOTAL ACCOUNT RECEIPTS $ 321.58
SUB-TOTAL $ 118,106.51
Total Expenses May 2026 $ 8,883.36
Balance May 31, 2026 $ 109,223.15
EXPENSES May 2026
PP&L $ 8,883.36
Total Expenses $ 8,883.36
REFUSE ACCOUNT
BALANCE: April 30, 2026 $ 145,263.37
RECEIPTS: May 2026
Refuse Fee Collected $ 199,080.00
JP Mascaro & Sons $ 1,191.30
Peoples Security (Interest) $ 481.47
TOTAL ACCOUNT RECEIPTS $ 200,752.77
SUB-TOTAL $ 346,016.14
Total Expenses May 2026 $ 77,670.00
Balance May 31, 2026 $ 268,346.14
EXPENSES May 2026
JP Mascaro & Sons $ 77,670.00
Total Expenses $ 77,670.00
June 3, 2026
9 Month CD
ORIGINAL BALANCE $ 250,000.00
CURRENT BALANCE $ 289,144.69
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 $ 289,683.18
Maturity Date: 5/11/2027
Interest Rate: 3.45%
*Rolled over 05/11/2024, 05/11/2025; 05/11/2026
June 3, 2026
12 Month US Treasury Securities
ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE $ 124,648.36
VALUE AS OF 05/31/2026 $ 143,786.88
Maturity Date: 6/30/2026
12 Month US Treasury Securities
ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE $ 128,984.04
VALUE AS OF 05/31/2026 $ 142,233.40
Maturity Date: 10/1/2026
12 Month US Treasury Securities
ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE $ 128,019.58
VALUE AS OF 05/31/2026 $ 142,017.06
Maturity Date: 12/24/2026
12 Month US Treasury Securities
ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE $ 130,556.36
VALUE AS OF 05/31/2026 $ 138,858.72
Maturity Date: 3/18/2027
Insured Cash Account
ORIGINAL BALANCE $ 1,664.90
CURRENT BALANCE $ 1,170.17
*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
RESOLUTION # ____ OF 2026
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF JESSUP AUTHORIZING A PETITION WITH THE
PENNSYLVANIA LIQUOR CONTROL BOARD
WHEREAS, the Borough of Jessup wishes to file a Petition with the Pennsylvania Liquor
Control Board requesting an exemption from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board’s Amplified Music
State Statute for a specific area within the Borough of Jessup.
WHEREAS, the Borough of Jessup has adopted noise control provisions in the Borough’s
Zoning Ordinance, No. 10 of 2020, as amended.
WHEREAS, the Borough of Jessup desires to assume responsibility for enforcing amplified
music violations at liquor licensed establishments within a certain and specified area of the Borough of
Jessup through its enforcement of Ordinance 10 of 2020 and/or Section 493(34) of the Liquor Code
and/or Section 5503 of the Pennsylvania Crimes Code known as 18 Pa. C.S.A. § 5503.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Jessup Borough Council does hereby
approve the submission of a Petition to the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board requesting a hearing to
consider an exemption from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board’s Amplified Music State Statute for a
specified area within the Borough of Jessup.
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
BOROUGH OF JESSUP
LACKAWANNA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ORDINANCE NO. ___-2026
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF JESSUP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA, AMENDING AN ORDINANCE, NO. 3-2011, ALONG WITH
AMENDMENTS THERETO, ESTABLISHING CRITERIA FOR HANDICAPPED PARKING
ZONES AND REQUIRING PERMITS THEREFORE IN THE BOROUGH OF JESSUP
The Borough of Jessup hereby enacts and ordains the following:
I. Amendment to Section II of the Ordinance No. 3 of 2011:
The entirety of the following paragraph shall be deleted:
SECTION II: Borough Council will select three (3) of its members at its
reorganization meeting, whose duty it will be to review said applications. Said three (3)
member committee shall approve or reject all such applications. Any applicants
dissatisfied with the decision of the committee shall have a right of appeal to the Borough
Council. Such appeal must be filed in writing to the Jessup Borough Council within thirty
(30) days of the date of the written notification of the committee’s decision; if the appeal
is not timely filed, the aggrieved individual’s right to appeal will be waived. The Mayor
will cast the deciding vote if council’s vote is tied. Upon approval, the Borough Secretary
shall issue a permit. A master list of all approved spaces/permits shall be maintained by
the Borough Secretary.
The deleted paragraph shall be replaced as follows:
SECTION II: The Borough Manager or his or her designee shall review said
applications. Any applicants dissatisfied with the decision of the Borough Manager shall
have a right of appeal to the Borough Council. Such appeal must be filed in writing to the
Jessup Borough Council within thirty (30) days of the date of the written notification of
the committee’s decision; if the appeal is not timely filed, the aggrieved individual’s right
to appeal will be waived. The Mayor will cast the deciding vote if council’s vote is tied.
Upon approval, the Borough Manager or his or her designee shall issue a permit. A
master list of all approved spaces/permits shall be maintained by the Borough Manager or
his or her designee.
II. Amendment to Section V of Ordinance No. 3 of 2011:
The entirety of the following paragraph shall be deleted:
SECTION V: All handicapped parking space approvals/permits shall expire on
st
July 31 of each and every year. Renewals of existing spaces shall be subject to the same
procedures as set forth herein for new applications. There shall be no fee for submitting
an initial application for a handicapped parking space. However, if the space is approved,
there shall be an initial Twenty Five ($ 25.00) Dollar permit fee which must be paid prior
to the issuance of the approval/permit. There shall be no fee required for subsequent
renewals.
The deleted paragraph shall be replaced as follows:
SECTION V: All handicapped parking space approvals/permits shall expire on
st
July 31 of each and every year. Renewals of existing spaces shall be subject to the same
procedures as set forth herein for new applications. There shall be no fee for submitting
an initial application for a handicapped parking space. If the space is approved and/or
renewed, a fee may apply as set forth by Borough Council by Resolution from time-to-
time.
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
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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 _____
Jerry Crinella Yea _____ Nay _____
Ron Kordish Yea _____ Nay _____
Thomas Fiorelli Yea _____ Nay _____
Rob Martin Yea _____ Nay _____
Jeffrey Castellani 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)
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JESSUP BOROUGH
RESOLUTION ___ -2026
RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH THE HANDICAP PARKING SPACE FEE AND
RENEWAL FEES
WHEREAS, Jessup Borough Council passed Ordinance No. 3-2011 setting forth the
standards and regulations regarding handicap parking spaces in the Borough of Jessup.
WHEREAS, amendments to Ordinance No. 3-2011 were passed on June 3, 2026
addressing a fee for the installation of handicap parking signs.
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. ___ of 2026 as amended, provides that Borough Council
shall address fees by Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Jessup Borough Council as follows:
If a handicap parking space is approved, there shall be an initial One Hundred Dollar ($
100.00) permit fee to cover the Borough’s cost for installation of the signage for a handicap
parking space which must be paid prior to the issuance of the approval/permit. There shall be no
fee required for subsequent renewals. If an applicant is unable to pay the initial permit fee, the
applicant shall request that the initial permit fee be waived or to pay a reduced cost. The
requesting applicant shall produce verifiable evidence of income received annually. It shall be
the sole determination of the Borough Manager as to whether or not the requesting applicant
receives a reduced or waived fee.
RESOLVED and ADOPTED by a majority vote of the Jessup Borough Council at a
duly advertised Regular Meeting of the Jessup Borough Council this _______ day of
______________, 2026.
_______________________________
Gregg Betti, President
Attest: _________________________
Coleen Watt, Secretary,
Borough of Jessup
EXAMINED and APPROVED this _____ day of ___________________, 2026:
___________________________
Joseph J. Buckshon, Jr., Mayor
JESSUP BOROUGH
RESOLUTION ___ -2026
RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH THE HANDICAP PARKING SPACE FEE AND
RENEWAL FEES
WHEREAS, Jessup Borough Council passed Ordinance No. 3-2011 setting forth the
standards and regulations regarding handicap parking spaces in the Borough of Jessup.
WHEREAS, amendments to Ordinance No. 3-2011 were passed on June 3, 2026
addressing a fee for the installation of handicap parking signs.
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. ___ of 2026 as amended, provides that Borough Council
shall address fees by Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Jessup Borough Council as follows:
If a handicap parking space is approved, there shall be no fee required for the installation
of the signage by the Borough of Jessup. There shall be no fee for yearly renewals of the
approved handicap parking space.
RESOLVED and ADOPTED by a majority vote of the Jessup Borough Council at a
duly advertised Regular Meeting of the Jessup Borough Council this _______ day of
______________, 2026.
_______________________________
Gregg Betti, President
Attest: _________________________
Coleen Watt, Secretary,
Borough of Jessup
EXAMINED and APPROVED this _____ day of ___________________, 2026:
___________________________
Joseph J. Buckshon, Jr., Mayor
JESSUP BOROUGH
RESOLUTION ___ -2026
RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH THE HANDICAP PARKING SPACE FEE AND
RENEWAL FEES
WHEREAS, Jessup Borough Council passed Ordinance No. 3-2011 setting forth the
standards and regulations regarding handicap parking spaces in the Borough of Jessup.
WHEREAS, amendments to Ordinance No. 3-2011 were passed on June 3, 2026
addressing a fee for the installation of handicap parking signs.
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. ___ of 2026 as amended, provides that Borough Council
shall address fees by Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Jessup Borough Council as follows:
If a handicap parking space is approved, the approved applicant shall pay a $ 25.00 fee
upon approval of handicap parking space and thereafter shall pay $ 25.00 on a yearly basis to
cover the cost of installation of the signage by the Borough of Jessup for a total of $ 100.00.
Upon payment of the entire $ 100.00, there shall be no additional fees to be paid by the
applicant/permittee.
If an applicant is unable to pay the fees, the applicant shall request that the fee be waived
or to pay a reduced cost. The requesting applicant shall produce verifiable evidence of income
received annually. It shall be the sole determination of the Borough Manager as to whether or not
the requesting applicant receives a reduced or waived fee.
RESOLVED and ADOPTED by a majority vote of the Jessup Borough Council at a
duly advertised Regular Meeting of the Jessup Borough Council this _______ day of
______________, 2026.
_______________________________
Gregg Betti, President
Attest: _________________________
Coleen Watt, Secretary,
Borough of Jessup
EXAMINED and APPROVED this _____ day of ___________________, 2026:
___________________________
Joseph J. Buckshon, Jr., Mayor
BOROUGH OF JESSUP
LACKAWANNA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
RESOLUTION # 10 OF 2026
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF JESSUP AUTHORIZING APPLICATION
FOR A FLOOD MITIGATION PROGRAM GRANT
WHEREAS, the Borough of Jessup desires to apply to the Flood Mitigation Program and
to request grant funding from the Commonwealth Financing Authority of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, the Borough of Jessup recognizes that Flood Mitigation Program funding
for Hill Street and Constitution Avenue would be an asset to the Borough.
WHEREAS, the Borough of Jessup desires to authorize and direct that the Borough
Manager or Borough Council President execute all documents and agreements between the
Borough and the Commonwealth Financing Authority to facilitate and assist in obtaining the
requested grant.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by Borough Council of the Borough of
Jessup, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, and it is hereby resolved by authority of the same, to
request a Flood Mitigation Program Grant of $ 500,000.00 from the Commonwealth Financing
Authority of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to be used for Flood Mitigation on Hill Street
and Constitution Avenue and that the Borough Manager or Borough Council President of the
Borough of Jessup be authorized and directed to sign all documents and agreements between the
Borough and the Commonwealth Financing Authority to facilitate and assist in obtaining the
requested grant.
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
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