Borough Council

JIM THORPE BOROUGH COUNCIL WORK SESSION March 2, 2023 AGENDA Roll Call of Members & Officials Announcements 1. Water Department held Executive Session 2.17.23 for personnel 2. 2023 Pick Up the Poconos 3. Library Representative Vacancy 4. Tire & Electronic Recycling – Saturday, May 20th from 7-11 5. 2023 Bare Roots Grant – awarded 15 trees 6. FY 2022 CDBG Funds Reallocation Public Comment – limited to 2 minute per person – public is encouraged to submit public comments via regular mail, email or place in drop box at municipal office Public Hearing 1112 Broadview Drive- Short Term Rental Permit Application Appeal Hearing – April 13, 2023 SALDO-Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance 1. Canyon Rim Estates-Residential, Agrotourism & Rustic Camping Preliminary Subdivision Plans dated November 18, 2022 (revised February 20, 2023) a) Time Extension Waiver to April 14, 2023 b) Preliminary Plan Consideration 2. Michael F Hyska Minor Subdivision Final Plans dated February 13, 2023 a) Waiver request for SALDO 390-20.B.6 – topographical contours are to be shown at 2-foot intervals b) Waiver request for SALDO 390-20.B.11 – location map should be at a scale no larger than 800 feet to the inch c) Waiver request for SALDO 390-21.B.1 – final plans should be drawn to a scale no more than 1”=50’ d) Sewage Planning Module e) Final Plan Consideration 3. Kanick Preliminary Major Subdivision Plans dated November 1, 2019 a) Time Extension Waiver to May 31, 2023 Action 1. Council Meeting Minutes from February 2, 2023 2. Council Meeting Minutes from February 9, 2023 3. Expenditures from all Funds as presented 4. Treasurer’s Report 5. Ordinance 2023-01 – Vehicle & Traffic Amendment: Portion of Chestnut Avenue No Parking 6. Ordinance-Zoning Amendment for Special District Sewage – Advertise & Schedule Public Hearing 7. DCED – MAP Time Extension 8. DCED – Blight Time Extension 9. Occupation & Per Capita Tax Roll-removal of deceased individuals 10. Chemical Bids – approve specs for advertising 11. 2023 Road Paving Bids a) Ratify addition of Roads b) Due March 31, 2023 12. Barry Isett proposal -- Memorial Park Construction Phase II 13. Spillman Farmer Addendums a) Memorial Hall b) Public Service Garage 14. Entech Engineering EWO – NPDES Permit Renewal-Minor Sewage Facility 15. Purchases a) Waste Water Treatment Plant – Submersible Mixer b) Waste Water Treatment Plant – Sludge Pumps  c) Water Treatment Plant – Pump #2 Rebuild 16. Public Service Water Division Employment 17. 2023 Appointments a) Shade Tree Committee b) Silk Mill Restoration Committee – Borough Seat 18. Zoning Hearing Board resignation 19. RFA – Jim Thorpe Summer League use of Memorial Park 20. Utility Rate Changes – Account #2100 21. Account #4540 Payment Plan Exoneration Request 1. Monthly Report (1) Committees Administration 1. Permit Parking 2. Old Cell Phones 3. Short-Term Rental permit fees Public Service (Sewer/Sanitation/Water/Streets) 1. Carbon County Council of Governments – Land Application of Sewage Sludge Sample Ordinance 2. RFA Nicolette Jones – vacate unopened portion of 4th St Police 1. Police & Public Service Sale Items Buildings/Parks Emergency Services 1. NIMS – Michael Rivkin completed courses Old Business 1. Readdressing Phase II 2. Blight Landbank 3. High Street Road Directional Signage 4. Contractor Licenses 5. Well Ordinance 6. West Broadway Lights 7. Front Street Stormwater Project 8. On-Lot Systems Maintenance Program Draft Ordinance Executive Session 1. Personnel Adjourn Agenda Subject to Change Without Notice Revised: 2.13.23 2.14.23 2.15.23 2.16.23 2.17.23 2.20.23 2.22.23 2.23.23 2.24.23 2.27.23 2.28.23