Borough Council

JIM THORPE BOROUGH COUNCIL April 11, 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. Street Sweeping 4/22-4/29 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. 2022 Performance Recycling Grant Awarded $3,530.26 8. PMVB Community Grant Awarded – JTB $10,000.00 for W Broadway Lights, Kemmerer Park $9,285.00 for pavilion & concrete work, JTTA $10,000.00 for Welcome Sign replacement 9. 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 10. Miller Proclamation 11. Council Meeting Minutes from March 7, 2024 12. Council Meeting Minutes from March 14, 2024 13. Council Meeting Minutes from March 21, 2024 14. Expenditures from all Funds as presented 15. Treasurer’s Report 16. Ordinance 2024-02 Vehicle & Parking Amendment – Kiosk Fees and Hours 17. Ordinance 2024-03 On-Lot Sewage Maintenance Amendment – Pumping Inspection Intervals 18. Local Roadway Designation – authorize Solicitor to draft and advertise Ordinance Amendment 19. Resolution 2024-12 Supporting the Pennsylvania Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial (America 250) 20. 2024 Chemical Bids 21. High Street Wall Project Bids 22. Streets Department Wheel Loader Quotes 23. Diligent Fire Company Roof – Authorize Utilizing COSTARS 24. Municibid – approval to sell Administration & Police copy machines 25. 2024 CDBG Pre-Application 26. 204 Center Avenue – Demolition 27. 82 East 3rd Street a. Agreement Regarding Assignment b. Assignment of Right to Purchase 28. Utility Payments ACH Limit Increase 29. Facilities Project a. Public Works Building i. Bracy Construction – Application for Payment #2 $232,425.00 ii. Larry McCullion & Son Electrical – Application for Payment #2 $31,500.00 iii. Reading Mechanical – Application for Payment #1 $10,260.00 iv. Spillman Farmer Architects Invoice 8121.22.14 – Professional Services $4,154.00 b. Memorial Hall i. Bognet Inc. – Application for Payment #2 $24,480.00 ii. JBM Mechanical – Application for Payment #1 $182,475.00 iii. Reading Mechanical – Application for Payment #1 $19,184.40 This Institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer  iv. GR Noto – Application for Payment #2 $4,151.25 v. Bognet Inc. – Contract Change Order GC-CO-01 $10,580.00 credit vi. Bognet Inc. – Contract Change Order GC-CO-02 $35,430.53 increase vii. Bognet Inc. – Contract Change Order GC-CO-03 $48,838.43 increase viii. Spillman Farmer Architects Invoice 8121.22.15 – Professional Services $3,986.00 30. Employment a. Sewer Department Employee Probationary Period b. Safety Committee RFA – Full Staff Training 31. Summer Rec Program 32. JT Summer Basketball League RFA – use of Basketball Courts & maintenance to area 33. JTNB RFA – Hot Dog Day 2024 34. Race Street Run 35. Hairy Guys Request – Transient Merchant License approval for food trucks in R-3 district 36. Tax Rolls Update – EIT, Delinquent Per Capita & Occupation, LST 37. New Utility Liens to File (6) 38. Utility Rate Changes (1) Exoneration Request 39. Monthly Report (0) Committees 40. Planning Commission – Short-Term Rental Ordinance Amendment Recommendation Administration Public Service (Sewer/Sanitation/Water/Streets) Police Buildings/Parks Emergency Services Old Business 41. Readdressing Phase II 42. Blight Landbank 43. High Street Road Directional Signage 44. Contractor Licenses 45. West Broadway Lights 46. Front Street Stormwater Project 47. Well Ordinance 48. Past Due Utilities Garbage 49. 2024 Road Projects – Stormwater Management Budgeted Projects 50. Filming Requirements within the Borough 51. Memorial Bench Program 52. Mauch Chunk Historical Society RFA 53. Planning Commission Letter of Interest 54. Memorial Hall New Phone System 55. 2024 Jim Thorpe B.A.R. 56. NIMS Council Member Update 57. Municipal Waste Vacant Unit Options Executive Session 58. Personnel 59. Litigation 60. Real Estate Adjourn Agenda Subject to Change Without Notice Revised: 4.5.24 This Institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer