City Council

Laflin Borough Council Meeting Agenda January 8, 2019 6:00pm Regular Meeting I. Call to order and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag II. Roll call: Paul Benderavich, President ______ Anthony D’Eliseo , Vice President ______ Lisa Natt ______ Thomas Parry ______ Carl Yastremski ______ Mayor Maureen Zavislak ______ JCP Matthew D’Elia ______ The Sunshine Act requires that those in attendance be given the opportunity to comment before a vote is taken. Anyone wishing to comment on an issue is encouraged to notify Council prior to roll call being taken on that issue. Council policy is to limit comment to five minutes. Anyone requiring additional time is encouraged to make arrangements to meet with Council at a later date. Additionally, all correspondences read or referred to are available at the municipal building for public inspection during regular business hours. Note that the meeting is being recorded. III. Special Presentations: None IV. Minutes: a) Minutes for December 11, 2018 Motion to Approve: ___________________ Second: ___________________ Roll Call Paul Benderavich ______ Anthony D’Eliseo ______ Lisa Natt ______ Thomas Parry ______ Carl Yastremski ______ V. Treasurer’s Report: Motion to Accept: _________________________ Second: _________________________ Roll Call Paul Benderavich ______ Anthony D’Eliseo ______ Lisa Natt ______ Thomas Parry ______ Carl Yastremski ______ Laflin Borough Council Mtg. Agenda – Pg. 1  VI. Approval of Bills: Motion to Approve: ____________________ Second: ____________________ Roll Call Paul Benderavich ______ Anthony D’Eliseo ______ Lisa Natt ______ Thomas Parry ______ Carl Yastremski ______ VII. Correspondences: (sent via e-mail) VIII. Reports: a) Fire (sent via e-mail) d) Mayor’s Report b) Borough Manager e) Grant Report c) MS4 Stormwater Report f) Crime Watch Group Report Motion to Accept Reports: ____________________ Second: ____________________ Roll Call: Paul Benderavich ______ Anthony D’Eliseo ______ Lisa Natt ______ Thomas Parry ______ Carl Yastremski ______ IX. Unfinished Business: A) Reject All Prior Demolition Bid Proposals for J. Moll 38 Laurelwood Property – Motion to Approve: ____________________ Second: ____________________ Roll Call: Paul Benderavich ______ Anthony D’Eliseo ______ Lisa Natt ______ Thomas Parry ______ Carl Yastremski ______ Laflin Borough Council Mtg. Agenda – Pg. 2  B) Joseph Niemiec Finance Committee Report on Laflin Fire Department – Motion to Approve: ____________________ Second: ____________________ Roll Call: Paul Benderavich ______ Anthony D’Eliseo ______ Lisa Natt ______ Thomas Parry ______ Carl Yastremski ______ C) Parking Restriction at Creekside Playground Parking Lot – Motion to Approve: ____________________ Second: ____________________ Roll Call: Paul Benderavich ______ Anthony D’Eliseo ______ Lisa Natt ______ Thomas Parry ______ Carl Yastremski ______ X. New Business: A) Approve/Advertise for Demolition Bid Proposals for Blighted Properties – Jerome J. Patelunas Old Schoolhouse – Main Street, Laflin Janet Moll – 38 Laurelwood Drive, Laflin Motion to Approve: ____________________ Second: ____________________ Roll Call: Paul Benderavich ______ Anthony D’Eliseo ______ Lisa Natt ______ Thomas Parry ______ Carl Yastremski ______ B) Salary Resolution #1 of 2019 – Motion to Approve: ____________________ Second: ____________________ Roll Call: Paul Benderavich ______ Anthony D’Eliseo ______ Lisa Natt ______ Thomas Parry ______ Carl Yastremski ______ Laflin Borough Council Mtg. Agenda – Pg. 3 C) Tax Anticipation Note (TAN) Resolution #2 of 2019 – First National Bank Motion to Approve: ____________________ Second: ____________________ Roll Call: Paul Benderavich ______ Anthony D’Eliseo ______ Lisa Natt ______ Thomas Parry ______ Carl Yastremski ______ D) Reappoint Angela Reese to Laflin Borough Rec Board – Motion to Approve: ____________________ Second: ____________________ Roll Call: Paul Benderavich ______ Anthony D’Eliseo ______ Lisa Natt ______ Thomas Parry ______ Carl Yastremski ______ E) Pennoni Associates Annual Engineer Agreement – Motion to Approve: ____________________ Second: ____________________ Roll Call: Paul Benderavich ______ Anthony D’Eliseo ______ Lisa Natt ______ Thomas Parry ______ Carl Yastremski ______ F) Creekside Park Walking Track Asphalt Sealing Bids – Motion to Approve: ____________________ Second: ____________________ Roll Call: Paul Benderavich ______ Anthony D’Eliseo ______ Lisa Natt ______ Thomas Parry ______ Carl Yastremski ______ Laflin Borough Council Mtg. Agenda – Pg. 4  G) Commercial Liability Insurance Package Renewal Bid Proposals for 2019 – Joyce Insurance Group Assured Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania EHD-Insurance Motion to Approve: ____________________ Second: ____________________ Roll Call: Paul Benderavich ______ Anthony D’Eliseo ______ Lisa Natt ______ Thomas Parry ______ Carl Yastremski ______ XI. Public Comments: XII. Executive Session (if needed): XIII. Adjournment: Time:_________ Motion: ______________ Second: _____________ If you are a person with a disability and wish to attend this meeting but require auxiliary aid or service accommodations to participate in the proceedings, please contact the Borough Manager, Charles Boyd at (570) 654-3323 to discuss how the Borough may accommodate your needs. Laflin Borough Council Mtg. Agenda – Pg. 5