Borough Council

JIM THORPE BOROUGH COUNCIL WORK SESSION March 7, 2024 AGENDA Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call of Members & Officials Announcement 1. Shade Tree Committee Vacancy- five (5) year term expires 12/31/28 2. Shade Tree Committee Vacancy- five (5) year term expires 12/31/25 3. Planning Commission Vacancy- four (4) year term expires 12/31/2027 4. D&L Trail Tender Event – March 23rd from 9-12 5. Pick Up the Poconos Spring Event 4/20/24 from 9:00 a.m-12:30 p.m. 6. Spring 2024 Tire & Electronics Recycling Event 5/18/24 from 7:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. 7. Fire Company & Emergency Medical Services Grants Awarded 8. Reminder for Residents: Pertinent info can be found/received through All Call, Website, & FB page 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 SALDO-Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance Action 9. GIS Utility Mapping 10. JTTA RFA – 2024 Jim Thorpe Birthday Celebration 11. Roof Replacement at Asa Packer Mansion 12. Tourism/Events/Parking Public Discussion 13. Council Meeting Minutes from February 1, 2024 14. Council Meeting Minutes from February 8, 2024 15. Expenditures from all Funds as presented 16. Treasurer’s Report 17. Resolution 2024-07 DCNR Grant Phase III 18. Resolution 2024-08 Records Disposition 19. Road Paving Bids Received 20. LCF Construction Proposal: Two 8” EZ Line Stop Complete on CI/DI Pipe $12,570.00 21. Memorial Park Phases I&II Construction – Authorization to Bid/Order from COSTARS conditioned upon DCNR approval 22. PSAB Conference Attendance 23. Bank of America Credit Card Account – name change on account 24. General Code Invoice-Codification of Ordinance 2023-07 Zoning -- $8,895.00 25. Facilities Projects a. Authority of Buildings & Grounds Committee b. Public Works Building i. Contractor’s Application for Payment #1 – Larry McCullion & Son Electrical $16,200.00 ii. Contractor’s Application for Payment #1 – Bracey Construction $158,329.80 iii. Spillman Farmer Invoice 8121.22.13 – Professional Services $3,232.00 iv. Requisition #2 – partial payment request for work from 10/17/23-2/29/24 v. KMZurawa Inc. Proposal #32824 – Project Manager vi. Special Testing Proposals – Soils, Concrete, Steel c. Memorial Hall i. Contractor’s Application for Payment #1 – Bognet, Inc. $186,030.00 ii. Contractor’s Application for Payment #1 – GR Noto Electric $22,781.25 iii. Spillman Farmer Invoice 8122.22.14 – Professional Services $2,991.20 iv. Requisition #2 – partial payment request for work from 10/17/23-2/29/24 v. KMZurawa Inc. Proposal #33124 – Project Manager vi. Special Testing Proposals – Soils, Concrete, Steel 26. Marzen RFA – Waiver of Garbage charges This Institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer  27. Martinez RFA – 10 Minute Parking Spot in Front of Business & Parking Permit for Business Owners 28. Mauch Chunk Historical Society RFA – PA Small Water & Sewer Grant Application request 29. Account #6174 Sewer Credit Request – Burst Pipe 30. Utility Account Rate Changes (1) Exoneration Request 31. Monthly Report (1) Committees 32. International Property Maintenance Board – letter of interest 33. Carbon County Council of Governments representative Administration 34. Filming Requirements within the Borough Public Service (Sewer/Sanitation/Water/Streets) 35. Chemical Bids 36. Streets Truck Proposal 37. Water Division 2024 GMC Pick-Up Financing 38. New Employee Licensing Classes 39. Utility Services Group Proposal – Sewer Line Maintenance & Repair Work 40. Water Tapping Fee 41. Sewer Tapping Fee 42. On-Lot Septic Management Program i. Inspection Form ii. Ordinance Amendment for Pumping Intervals Police 43. Employment a. Part Time Parking Enforcement b. Officers probationary period status 44. Anastasia Susko Memorial Scholarship request – 2024 Jim Thorpe B.A.R. 9/14 Buildings/Parks 45. Memorial Hall New Phone System 46. Memorial Bench Program Emergency Services Old Business 47. Readdressing Phase II 48. Blight Landbank 49. High Street Road Directional Signage 50. Contractor Licenses 51. West Broadway Lights 52. Front Street Stormwater Project 53. Well Ordinance 54. Past Due Utilities Garbage 55. 2024 Road Projects – Stormwater Management Budgeted Projects Executive Session 56. Personnel 57. Real Estate Adjourn Agenda Subject to Change Without Notice Revised: 2.13.24 2.14.24 2.16.24 2.19.24 2.20.24 2.21.24 2.22.24 2.26.24 2.27.24 2.28.24 3.1.24 3.4.24 3.5.24 3.6.24 3.7.24 This Institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer