Borough Council

JIM THORPE BOROUGH COUNCIL March 14, 2024 AGENDA Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call of Members & Officials Mayor’s Report 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. Council Meeting Minutes from February 1, 2024 10. Council Meeting Minutes from February 8, 2024 11. Expenditures from all Funds as presented 12. Treasurer’s Report 13. Resolution 2024-07 DCNR Grant Phase III 14. Resolution 2024-08 Records Disposition 15. Resolution 2024-09 Fee Schedule 16. Resolution 2024-10 Authorization of the Buildings & Grounds Committee to Approve Emergency Change Orders for the Public Works Building 17. Resolution 2024-11 Authorization of the Buildings & Grounds Committee to Approve Emergency Change Orders for the Memorial Hall Renovation 18. On-Lot Septic Management Program – authorize Solicitor to draft Ordinance amendment for Pumping Intervals 19. Parking Kiosk Pricing – authorize Solicitor to draft amendment to Vehicle & Traffic Ordinance 20. Road Paving Bids Received 21. Roof Replacement at Asa Packer Mansion Quotes Received 22. Streets Truck Quotes Received 23. Facilities Projects a. 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 b. 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 This Institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer  24. GIS Utility Mapping Proposal 25. LCF Construction Proposal: Two 8” EZ Line Stop Complete on CI/DI Pipe $12,570.00 26. Utility Services Group Proposal – Sewer Line Maintenance & Repair Work 27. General Code Invoice-Codification of Ordinance 2023-07 Zoning -- $8,895.00 28. Memorial Park Phases I&II Construction – Authorizations to Bid/Order from COSTARS conditioned upon DCNR approval 29. Water Division 2024 GMC Pick-Up Financing 30. Bank of America Credit Card Account – Name Change on Account 31. PSAB Conference Attendance 32. New Employee Licensing Classes 33. Employment a. Part Time Parking Enforcement – authorize to advertise b. Officers Probationary Period i. Officer Long ii. Officer Conarty 34. International Property Maintenance Board – letter of interest 35. Carbon County Council of Governments representative – letter of interest 36. JTTA RFA – 2024 Jim Thorpe Birthday Celebration 37. Anatasia Susko Memorial Scholarship request – 2024 Jim Thorpe B.A.R. 9/14 38. Marzen RFA – Waiver of Garbage charges 39. Martinez RFA – 10 Minute Parking Spot in Front of Business & Parking Permit for Business Owners 40. Mauch Chunk Historical Society RFA – PA Small Water & Sewer Grant Application request 41. Account #6174 Sewer Credit Request – Burst Pipe 42. Utility Account Rate Changes (1) Exoneration Request 43. Monthly Report (1) Committees Administration Public Service (Sewer/Sanitation/Water/Streets) Police Buildings/Parks Emergency Services Old Business 44. Readdressing Phase II 45. Blight Landbank 46. High Street Road Directional Signage 47. Contractor Licenses 48. West Broadway Lights 49. Front Street Stormwater Project 50. Well Ordinance 51. Past Due Utilities Garbage 52. 2024 Road Projects – Stormwater Management Budgeted Projects 53. 2024 Chemical Bids 54. Filming Requirements within the Borough 55. Memorial Hall New Phone System 56. Memorial Bench Program Executive Session 57. Personnel 58. Real Estate 59. Litigation Adjourn Agenda Subject to Change Without Notice Revised: 3.8.24 3.11.24 3.12.24 3.13.24 This Institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer