Borough Council

JIM THORPE BOROUGH COUNCIL September 12, 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. Zoning Hearing Board Alternate Seat Vacancy- three (3) year term expires 12/31/2024 5. Diligent Fire Company 150th Celebration September 14th 6. One-Way Directional Traffic in the Heights Fall Foliage Weekends 7. Tire & Electronics Recycling October 19th 7 am-11:30 am 8. Trick or Treat October 30th 5 pm-7 pm 9. Leaf Collection will be October 30th-November 18th 10. DCNR – Additional Grant Funding $42,700.00 for Memorial Park Phase II Construction 11. Borough awarded $165,000.00 National Fish & Wildlife Foundation Grant for the Silk Mill Run Restoration Project 12. Reminder for Residents: Pertinent info can be found/received through All Call, Website, & FB page Proclamation 13. Diligent Fire Company 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 SALDO (Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance) 14. Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (SALDO) Action 15. Council Meeting Minutes from August 1, 2024 16. Council Meeting Minutes from August 8, 2024 17. Expenditures from all Funds as presented 18. Treasurer’s Report 19. Vehicle & Traffic Ordinance – authorize Solicitor to draft and advertise amendment for Contractor daily parking fees 20. Pennvest Funding Center Avenue Water Main Project a. Resolution 2024-19 – Financial Assistance Application Authorization b. Letter of Responsibility 21. 2024 LSA Monroe a. Asa Packer Mansion Electrical Work $164,330.00 b. Resolution 2024-20 – 2024 LSA Monroe Asa Packer Mansion Electrical Work c. Authorization of Matching Funds - JTB $15,165.00 d. Authorization of Matching Funds – APM $15,165.00 e. Police Department Drone $17,917.00 f. Resolution 2024-21 – 2024 LSA Monroe Police Department Drone 22. 2025 Budget Work Session Meetings – Schedule & Advertise 11/6, 11/13, 11/20 @ 6:30 pm 23. John Deere Wheel Loader Financing 24. 2025 Police Pension Plan Minimum Municipal Obligation -- $190,260.00 25. 2025 Non-Uniform Minimum Municipal Obligation -- $143,012.00 26. Guyette Communications – NEC Universe Blue Master Services Agreement 27. Cherry Avenue Paving & Improvements Project – Engineering Work Order 4159-EWO-11927.100 $5,400.00 28. Waste Water Treatment Plant – Blower Motor Replacement 29. High Street Steps Fencing 30. School Alley Stormwater Project 31. Beer Garden Pavilion Electrical Upgrades 32. Facilities Project a. Public Works Building This Institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer  1. Bracy Payment Application #7 $177,804.90 2. Spillman Farmer Invoice #8121.22.17 $2,509.76 3. Spillman Farmer Invoice #8121.22.18 $16,447.54 4. United Inspection Services Invoice 25466 $7,773.38 5. Requisition #8- Partial Payment for work completed 7/20/24-8/20/24 $204,410.88 6. Bracy Change Order #6 $6,280.00 decrease 7. Larry McCullion & Son’s Change Order #2 (USDA #1) $670.00 decrease 8. Larry McCullion & Son’s Change Order #3 (USDA #2) $6,828.00 increase 9. Larry McCullion & Son’s Change Order #4 (USDA #3) $5,540.00 increase 10. Larry McCullion & Son’s Change Order #5 (USDA #4) $2,590.00 increase 11. Larry McCullion & Son’s Change Order #6 (USDA #5) $2,737.00 increase 12. Larry McCullion & Son’s Change Order #7 (USDA #6) $17,710.00 increase 13. Zurawa Invoice 1110-05 $5,100.00 b. Memorial Hall 1. GR Noto Payment Application #7 $60,086.25 2. Bognet Payment Application #7R $110,348.03 3. JBM Payment Application #6 $14,737.50 4. Reading Mechanical Payment Application #4 $20,130.75 5. Spillman Farmer Amendment to Professional Services #2 - $3,135.00 6. Spillman Farmer Amendment to Professional Services #3 - $1,538.75 7. Spillman Farmer Amendment to Professional Services #4 - $1,650.00 8. Spillman Farmer Invoice #8122.22.18 $2,286.28 9. Spillman Farmer Invoice #8122.22.19 $13,524.00 10. United Inspection Services Invoice #25465 $430.00 11. Requisition #8- Partial Payment for work completed 7/20/24-8/20/24 $227,823.68 12. Bognet Change Order #8 $2,928.90 increase 13. GR Noto Change Order #4 $38,697.31 increase (ratify) 14. Zurawa Invoice 1111-04 $4,377.50 c. Project Balances 33. Asa Packer Mansion Roof – Alan Kunsman Payment Application #1 $172,746.67 34. Asa Packer Mansion Roof – Chimney Removal Change Order 35. High Street Wall Project – Axis Stabilization Payment Application #1 $165,375.00 36. High Street Wall Project – Axis Stabilization Payment Application #2 $243,000.00 37. High Street Wall Project – Engineering Authorization 38. Memorial Park Phase I & II Construction – Alternate 4-Additional Lighting Confirmation 39. Municibid Listing Approval – 2006 F350 and 2007 Bearcat Leaf Debris Loader 40. 204 Center Avenue Stipulation Agreement 41. Barry Isett 204/206 Center Ave Demolition & Structural Stabilization Agreement 42. 206 Center Avenue Construction Agreement 43. JTB Property Utility Tree Work 44. Fall Foliage Operational Plan 45. Internship Agreement – PT Parking & Code Enforcement 46. Borough Employment a. Part-Time Parking Enforcement/Code Enforcement b. Tour Guide Employment 47. Zoning Hearing Boards Alternate letter of interest 48. Flag Donation Program 49. Junior Council Person 50. Asa Packer Mansion a. Refusal for Emergency Medical Services/Incident Reporting form b. Logo Contest 51. JTTA Request – Olde Time Christmas 52. Festival of Trees Request 53. JTCAA RFA – Waiver-Zoning & UCC 54. Seidel RFA – Extend Switchback Avenue 55. Account #2853 – Payment Plan 56. New Utility Liens to File (6) 57. Utility Rate Change Report (1) Exoneration Request This Institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer  58. Monthly Report (3) Committees Administration Public Service (Sewer/Sanitation/Water/Streets) Police Buildings/Parks Asa Packer Mansion Emergency Services Old Business 59. Readdressing Phase II 60. Blight Landbank 61. Contractor Licenses 62. Front Street Stormwater Project 63. Well Ordinance 64. Past Due Utilities Garbage 65. Municipal Waste Vacant Unit Options 66. High Street Road Directional Signage 67. Street Performers & Filming Requirements within the Borough Executive Session 68. Personnel 69. Litigation Adjourn Agenda Subject to Change Without Notice Revised: 9.6.24 9.11.24 This Institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer