Borough Council

Jessup Borough Council July 2, 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 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 June 3, 2026 Approve the Secretary Report. Approve the May Payroll in the amount of $83,555.84 Approve monthly payments from the general fund in the amount of $50,437.67 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 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 approve the Nogick subdivision. B. Motion to appoint to appoint ________ to Jessup Borough Council. C. Motion to hire _______ as a part time seasonal employee for DPW at the rate of $____ D. Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 8 of 2026 to regulate on street parking on Dolph Street. E. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 11 of 2026 expressing support for Safe Streets Lackawanna. F. Motion to change the scope of work listed in the ARPA Small Water and Sewer grant from Ferdinand/Flynn and Morgan Streets to Sturges Street. G. Motion to advertise to bid the Sturges Street Stormwater Improvement Project H. Motion to enter into a contract with Animal Arrest for the trapping and removal of animals throughout the borough. Cost: $1,250.00 I. Motion to authorize the purchase of scheduling software for the Jessup Borough Police Department. Cost $600.00 annually. J. Motion to authorize new graphics for police vehicle 25-2. Cost $2,000.00 K. Motion to form a committee for union contract negotiations. L. Motion to draft an amendment to ordinance number 10 of 2020, to send the draft to the Lackawanna County Planning Commission and Jessup Borough Planning Commission and to advertise for a public hearing to be scheduled 30 days after submission to the planning agencies. 10. ADJOURN  Jessup Borough Council REGULAR MEETING June 3, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. The regular monthly meeting of Jessup Borough Council was held on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.in the Jessup Borough Building, 395 Lane Street, Jessup, PA 18436. Call to Order: Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Vice-President, Curt Camoni. Roll Call: Gregg Betti (Absent) Thomas Fiorelli Curt Camoni Ron Kordish Jerry Crinella Robbie Martin Mayor Joseph Buckshon presented proclamations to the Valley View Unified Track and Field Team. Consent agenda: Approve the minutes of the regular meeting May 6, 2026. Approve the Secretary’s 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 A motion was made by Jerry Crinella second by Robbie Martin to approve the consent agenda. Aye carried. (5-0) Reports: Mayor Joseph Buckshon reported on the Wine Tasting, Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at JYSA, Raised the Italian Flag, Fireman’s Parade and Carnival and the Race of the Saints. He thanked Chief Boettcher, Coleen Watt, Jen Filipski, and DPW. Planning Commission Chairperson, Brittani Barscheski gave an overview of the May Planning Commission meeting. Approved the Nogick lot consolidation and granted conditional approval of the Sunnyside Road, LLC land development. They also approved the zoning amendment related to noise with additional restrictions. Zoning Hearing Board Chairman, Jeff Smith reported there is a June 25 th hearing date with Kearney Steel. Controller, Ben Cardoni gave an overview of the Borough financials for the month of May. Real Estate Tax Collector, Genevieve Lupini gave an overview of monies collected for the month of May. Zoning Officer, Amos Valenti – Report was submitted and they are currently engaged with 86 properties throughout the Borough. Borough Chief of Police, Edward Boettcher – Gave an overview of the Race of the Saints, Fireman’s Carnival and calls for the month of May. Borough Fire Chief, Jim Anderson thanked the Borough for all they did to help make a safe, successful Carnival. He gave an overview of calls for the month. DPW Foreman, Joe Cirba – The hydraulic line on the bucket truck is leaking and in need of repair. Borough Solicitor, Maura Armezzani Tunis – Confirmed with Lowes Sales and Service the vehicle will be turned over by June 10th. Received an update from Attorney Kane regarding motion O and a call from Don Julian regarding motion P stating there would be no digging on the subject property. Council Members gave thanks to our local organizations and borough departments for all they do. Public Comment: Gary Pezak on behalf of EMS thanked Council for their support. They recently had training and they are up for their Department of Health inspection. St. Ubaldo went well. Mabel Black asked if there are any regulations regarding electric bikes and scooters. Catrina Bauer asked if the Police Chief would be able to get the railroad bridge put in as a common place so we can have accurate information when the bridge gets hit. Alerts could be added as well. She is looking into grant money. Since the borough installed the sign on Flynn Street there have been no trucks on Ferdinand, Flynn and Morgan. Jeff Smith commented on motions Q and R. He thanked Jeff Castellani for his time on Council. He would like to see a woman submit for Council. He discussed the debris that come from Olyphant into the stream on Lane Street. He asked if the developer sponsored the trip to Louden County. Can the Chief of Police site the trucks who hit the bridge. Genevieve Lupini reminded everyone about the Father’s Day train coming to Jessup on Father's Day. New Business/Motions: A. Motion to advertise to adopt an ordinance establishing the requirement for a vendors permit in the Borough. Motion was made by Ron Kordish second by Jerry Crinella. Aye carried. (5-0) 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. Motion was made by Robbie Martin second by Ron Kordish. Aye carried. (5-0) C. Motion to advertise an RFP for the Jessup Borough revitalization plan. Motion was made by Robbie Martin second by Jerry Crinella. Aye carried. (5-0) D. Motion to advertise moving the July Borough Council meeting to July 2, 2026. Motion was made by Tom Fiorelli second by Ron Kordish. Aye carried. (5-0) 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 required that appropriate maintenance be the responsibility of the Junior Cougars. Motion was made by Jerry Crinella second by Tom Fiorelli. Aye carried. (5-0) F. Motion to accept the resignation of Summer Camp Counselor Emma McNally. Motion was made by Tom Fiorelli second by Robbie Martin. Aye carried. (5-0) Council thanked Ms. McNally for her time at camp. G. Motion to hire Eva Tomassoni Summer Camp Counselor at the rate of $14.00 per hour. Motion was made by Ron Kordish second by Robbie Martin. Aye carried. (5-0) 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). Motion was made by Jerry Crinella second by Robbie Martin. Aye carried. (5-0) 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). Motion was made by Robbie Martin second by Jerry Crinella. Aye carried. (5-0) 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. Motion was made by Jerry Crinella second by Tom Fiorelli. Aye carried. (5-0) 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. Motion was made by Robbie Martin second by Curt Camoni. Robbie Martin and Curt Camoni voted Aye. Jerry Crinella, Ron Kordish and Tom Fiorelli voted no. Motion did not carry. (2-3) L. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 9 of 2026 establishing a $100.00 fee for handicapped parking signs. Motion died. M. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 9 of 2026 eliminating the fee for handicapped parking signs. Motion made by Jerry Crinella second by Tom Fiorelli. Curt Camoni and Robbie Martin voted nay. Aye carried. (3-2) N. Motion to advertise to hire a seasonal employee for DPW. Motion was made by Robbie Martin second by Jerry Crinella. Aye carried (5-0) O. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 10 of 2026 to apply for the flood mitigation grant for Hill and Constitution. Motion was made by Jerry Crinella second by Ron Kordish. Aye carried. (5-0) 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. Motion was made by Jerry Crinella second by Tom Fiorelli. Curt Camoni and Robbie Martin voted no. Curt Camoni Aye carried. (3-2) 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. A motion was made by Jerry Crinella second by Tom Fiorelli to table. Aye carried. (5-0) R. Motion to accept the resignation of Jeffrey Castellani as Borough Council member. Council thanked Mr. Castellani for his service to Jessup Borough. Motion was made by Jerry Crinella second by Curt Camoni. Aye carried. (5- 0) S. Motion to advertise to accept letters of interest for the vacant council seat. Motion was made by Robbie Martin second by Tom Fiorelli. Aye carried. (5- 0) T. Motion to appoint Robbie Martin, Curt Camoni and Jerry Crinella to a committee to spearhead the revitalization plan. Motion was made by Robbie Martin second by Jerry Crinella. Aye carried. (5-0)  U. Motion to advertise a parking ordinance to regulate on street parking on Dolph Street. Motion was made by Robbie Martin second by Tom Fiorelli. Aye carried. (5-0) V. Motion to approve a change order for Olga Street in the amount of $2,100.00 to blend the crown of the road. Motion was made by Jerry Crinella second by Curt Camoni. Aye carried. (5-0) W. Motion to adopt Standard Operating Guidelines (SOG’s) for Hose Companies. Motion was made by Jerry Crinella second by Robbie Martin. Aye carried. (5- 0) Adjourn: Motion was made by Jerry Crinella second by Ron Kordish to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned 8:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Coleen Watt, Secretary  July 2, 2026 GENERAL FUND - June 2026 SAVINGS ACCOUNT BALANCE: May 31, 2026 $ 2,517.53 RECEIPTS: June 2026 Interest on Savings-Peoples Security Bank SUB-TOTAL $ 2,517.53 Transferred from Savings to Checking $ - BALANCE GENERAL FUND SAVINGS ACCOUNT: June 30, 2026 $ 2,517.53 CHECKING ACCOUNT BALANCE: May 31, 2026 $ 932,751.13 DEPOSIT RECEIPTS: June 2026 Berkheimer LST - June 2026 $ 3,013.14 Berkheimer EIT - June 2026 $ 6,727.03 Protective Inspection & UCC Fees $ 3,270.50 Plan Review Fees $ 550.00 UCC/Zoning Administrative Fees $ 759.60 Zoning Fees $ 819.60 Jessup Borough 2026 Real Estate Tax $ 44,788.75 Delinquent Real Estate Taxes $ 1,738.19 Real Estate Transfer Tax $ 6,621.91 Police Fines - Magistrate, County, & State Police $ 1,159.98 Police Report Copies $ 30.00 Pave Cuts Applications $ 85.00 Reimbursement for Pave Cut Inspections $ 469.00 Notary Services $ 5.00 Electronic Recycling Fee $ 20.00 Reimbursement for employee benefit deduction $ 243.07 Purchase of millings $ 100.00 Donation to Jessup 150 Celebration $ 3,500.00 Donation to Borough - Movies Under the Stars $ 950.00 Donation to Borough - National Night Out $ 1,795.00 Donation to Police Department $ 20.00 Invoice Fees $ 55.40 Interest on Real Estate Taxes $ 136.36 Interest on Checking-Peoples Security Bank $ 2,554.04 Total Checking Account Receipts $ 79,411.57 SUB-TOTAL $ 1,012,162.70 Total Checking Account Expenditures $ 234,295.34 GENERAL FUND CHECKING ACCOUNT BALANCE: June 30, 2026 $ 777,867.36 GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES: June 2026 A-1 Lock & Safe, LLC $ 50.00 GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES: June 2026 AFLAC $ 244.08 All Phase Scranton $ 70.00 Animal Arrest $ 160.00 AutoZone $ 118.96 Barry Isett & Associates, Inc. $ 8,862.50 benesch $ 2,348.00 Big D's Fireworks $ 8,500.00 Blakely Borough $ 3,242.27 Charles Schwab $ 1,982.84 Comcast $ 1,804.67 DeLage Landen - Financial Services $ 189.33 Dempsey Uniform & Linen Supply Inc. $ 473.72 Encova Insurance $ 4,316.00 English's Hardware $ 42.64 Environmental Planning & Design $ 5,540.00 F&T Excavating $ 220.00 Geisinger - Employer paid portion $ 17,674.24 Geisinger - Employee paid portion $ 1,701.70 Gerrity's Ace - Peckville $ 98.79 Guardian - Dental employer paid portion $ 613.82 Guardian - Dental employee paid portion $ 85.88 Guardian - Life $ 222.75 Guardian - Vision employer paid portion $ 129.46 Guardian - Vision employee paid portion $ 15.12 The Ice Barber LLC $ 525.00 IWDA Engineering $ 796.10 Jeffrey or Jessica Cirba $ 3,000.00 Jessup-Winton 150 $ 2,852.00 Jessup Ambulance $ 6,451.80 JNK Hydrotest & Extinguisher Supply Co. $ 393.95 Justus Home & Garden $ 134.79 Keystone Propane $ 81.20 Kost Tire & Auto Service Center $ 122.75 L.R.B.S.A. $ 306.75 Lackawanna Printing Co. $ 96.00 Marshall Machinery $ 76.10 Med Mobile LLC $ 70.00 NEPA Concrete & Asphalt $ 459.93 OptumClaim $ 423.39 PA Department of Environmental Protection $ 2,500.00 PAWC $ 3,175.11 Pennsylvania One Call System, Inc. $ 116.91 Pennsylvania Steel Company, Inc. $ 305.09 Powell's Rental $ 36.60 PPL Electric Utilities $ 1,923.93 R&J Main Street Car Wash, Inc. $ 42.00 GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES: June 2026 Reeves Rent-A-John, Inc $ 2,701.50 Rossi Rooter, LLC $ 2,750.00 S&S Automotive $ 1,315.50 Saporito, Falcone, & Watt $ 4,464.80 Scranton Times $ 4,231.50 Selective Insurance $ 6,687.00 Sherwin Williams $ 381.04 Starr Uniform $ 189.07 State Workmen's Insurance Fund $ 1,380.00 Teamsters Local Union 229 $ 866.00 Thomas J. O'Hora Company, Inc. $ 125.00 TOPP Business Solutions $ 19.56 UGI $ 41.18 Urban Electrical Contractors $ 419.80 V.F.W. Post 5544 $ 2,309.50 Valley Carpet Cleaning $ 470.00 Verizon $ 241.59 Verizon Wireless $ 397.37 YCG, Inc. $ 290.50 Peoples Security Bank $ 35.00 Peoples Security Bank-Credit Card Payment $ 795.84 Employee Payroll $ 83,555.84 We Pay Payroll Processing Co. $ 384.00 Payroll Tax Liabilities $ 37,647.58 TOTAL $ 234,295.34  Bills Received in June 2026 - General Fund Animal Arrest Nuisance wildlife control for Borough $ 130.00 Autozone Vehicle supplies for DPW & Police vehicles $ 134.62 Barry Isett & Associates Billing for PA UCC permit fees & inspections $ 8,449.55 benesch Engineering services $ 2,198.00 Blakely Borough Fuel for Borough vehicles $ 4,494.11 Cody Computer Services, Inc. Subscription fee for police software $ 307.50 Coleen Watt Reimbursement for expenses for attendance at $ 1,017.02 PSAB annual conference Dempsey Uniform & Linen Supply Cleaning & sanitation services & supplies $ 516.01 English's Hardware DPW supplies $ 17.97 Envioronmental Planning & Design Zoning ordinance amendments $ 3,289.81 F&T Excavating Infield mix $ 1,800.00 GJ Farrell Plumbing & Heating Inc. Service to Memorial Field $ 481.35 Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce Membership dues for 2026-2027 $ 420.00 H&K Group Road materials $ 527.75 Iron Nebula Billing for IT services $ 9,807.12 JALVO, Inc. Radio repairs $ 60.00 Kost Tire & Auto Service Center Service to police vehicle $ 39.73 Michelle Smolskis Court reporting services $ 175.00 NEPA Concrete & Asphalt Road materials $ 1,252.75 Nicole Pisarski, Court Reporter Court reporting services $ 815.50 Northeast Hydraulics DPW supplies $ 67.64 Overhead Door Co. of Scranton, Inc. DPW supplies $ 15.00 Peters Consultants, Inc. Engineering services $ 2,140.00 Pocono Sign Company Park signs & vinyl decals $ 1,344.00 PSATS Flagger training $ 150.00 R&J Main Stree Car Wash, Inc. Washing services for police vehicles $ 120.00 Reeves Rent-A-John, Inc. Services to Memorial Field, Station Park, Pioneer $ 804.00 Field & Sara Bratty Park Rossi Rooter Vactor truck at Morgan Street; Vactor truck at Hill $ 2,400.00 Street S&S Automotive Repair LLC Service to Borough & DPW vehicles $ 545.00 Saporito, Falcone, & Watt Monthly bill for legal services $ 2,107.40 Scranton Times General advertising costs $ 592.32 Stafursky Auto Parts DPW supplies $ 1,174.99 The Times Tribune Subscription for newspaper $ 356.00 Throop Landscape Supply Co. Agricultural supplies $ 280.00 ULINE DPW supplies $ 274.68 Urban Electrical Contractors, Inc. Electrical work for Pump Stations $ 339.85 Valley Carpet & Janitorial Services Monthly bill for cleaning services $ 470.00 Zachary Wargula Reimbursement for police uniform allowance $ 1,323.00 purchases Total $ 50,437.67  Accounts Summary July 2, 2026 Account Balance Fund as of 06/30/2026 General Fund - Checking $ 777,867.36 General Fund - Savings $ 2,517.53 Money Market Account $ 346,092.10 CD Portfolio $ 578,827.87 Treasury Bill Portfolio $ 570,523.06 Capital Improvements Account $ 78,135.78 Refuse Account $ 199,703.11 Motor License Account $ 100,633.44 Total: $ 2,654,300.25  July 2, 2026 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS BALANCE: May 31, 2026 $ 97,908.01 RECEIPTS: June 2026 Peoples Security (Interest) $ 377.77 TOTAL ACCOUNT RECEIPTS $ 377.77 SUB-TOTAL $ 98,285.78 Total Expenses June 2026 $ 20,150.00 Balance June 30, 2026 $ 78,135.78 EXPENSES June 2026 Stafursky Paving Co. $ 20,150.00 For Church Street sliplining project Total Expenses $ 20,150.00 MONEY MARKET ACCOUNT BALANCE: May 31, 2026 $ 331,801.23 RECEIPTS: June 2026 Invenergy Snow Removal Reimbursement $ 13,530.00 Peoples Security (Interest) $ 760.87 TOTAL ACCOUNT RECEIPTS $ 14,290.87 SUB-TOTAL $ 346,092.10 Total Expenses June 2026 $ - Balance June 30, 2026 $ 346,092.10 EXPENSES June 2026 Total Expenses $ -  MOTOR LICENSE FUND BALANCE: May 31, 2026 $ 109,223.15 RECEIPTS: June 2026 Peoples Security (Interest) $ 299.24 TOTAL ACCOUNT RECEIPTS $ 299.24 SUB-TOTAL $ 109,522.39 Total Expenses June 2026 $ 8,888.95 Balance June 30, 2026 $ 100,633.44 EXPENSES June 2026 PP&L $ 8,888.95 Total Expenses $ 8,888.95 REFUSE ACCOUNT BALANCE: May 31, 2026 $ 268,346.14 RECEIPTS: June 2026 Refuse Fee Collected $ 7,200.00 JP Mascaro & Sons $ 1,505.90 Peoples Security (Interest) $ 321.07 TOTAL ACCOUNT RECEIPTS $ 9,026.97 SUB-TOTAL $ 277,373.11 Total Expenses June 2026 $ 77,670.00 Balance June 30, 2026 $ 199,703.11 EXPENSES June 2026 JP Mascaro & Sons $ 77,670.00 Total Expenses $ 77,670.00  July 2, 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  July 2, 2026 12 Month US Treasury Securities ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE $ 124,648.36 VALUE AS OF 06/30/2026 $ 143,796.50 Maturity Date: 6/30/2026 12 Month US Treasury Securities ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE $ 128,984.04 VALUE AS OF 06/30/2026 $ 142,623.64 Maturity Date: 10/1/2026 12 Month US Treasury Securities ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE $ 128,019.58 VALUE AS OF 06/30/2026 $ 142,277.77 Maturity Date: 12/24/2026 12 Month US Treasury Securities ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE $ 130,556.36 VALUE AS OF 06/30/2026 $ 139,101.24 Maturity Date: 3/18/2027 Insured Cash Account ORIGINAL BALANCE $ 1,664.90 CURRENT BALANCE $ 2,723.91 *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.