City Council
Regular MeetingLaflin, PA · October 13, 2020
Agenda
Laflin Borough Council
Meeting Agenda
October 13, 2020
6:00pm Regular Meeting
I. Call to order and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
II. Roll call:
Paul Benderavich, President ______
Carl Yastremski, Vice President ______
Kyle Costello ______
Matthew D’Elia ______
Anthony D’Eliseo ______
Mayor William Kennedy ______
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 July 14, 2020 and August 11, 2020
Motion to Approve: ___________________
Second: ___________________
Roll Call
Paul Benderavich ______
Kyle Costello ______
Matthew D’Elia ______
Anthony D’Eliseo ______
Carl Yastremski ______
V. Treasurer’s Report:
Motion to Accept: _________________________
Second: _________________________
Roll Call
Paul Benderavich ______
Kyle Costello ______
Matthew D’Elia ______
Anthony D’Eliseo ______
Carl Yastremski ______
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VI. Approval of Bills:
Motion to Approve Bills: ____________________
Second: ____________________
Roll Call:
Paul Benderavich ______
Kyle Costello ______
Matthew D’Elia ______
Anthony D’Eliseo ______
Carl Yastremski ______
VII. Correspondences: (sent via e-mail)
VIII. Reports:
a) Fire / PSP Police (e-mailed) c) MS4 Stormwater Report e) Grant Report
b) Borough Manager d) Mayor’s Report
Motion to Accept Reports: ____________________
Second: ____________________
Roll Call:
Paul Benderavich ______
Kyle Costello ______
Matthew D’Elia ______
Anthony D’Eliseo ______
Carl Yastremski ______
IX. Unfinished Business:
A) LSA Grant 2021 – 2nd Application for $50,000 –
Stormwater Infrastructure / Fencing / AED / Gate
Motion to Approve: ____________________
Second: ____________________
Roll Call:
Paul Benderavich ______
Kyle Costello ______
Matthew D’Elia ______
Anthony D’Eliseo ______
Carl Yastremski ______
B) Hire Part-time Plow Drivers –
Joseph Katsock & Todd Kuna
Motion to Approve: ____________ Motion to Approve: ____________
Second: ____________ Second: ____________
Roll Call: Roll Call:
Paul Benderavich ______ Paul Benderavich ______
Kyle Costello ______ Kyle Costello ______
Matthew D’Elia ______ Matthew D’Elia ______
Anthony D’Eliseo ______ Anthony D’Eliseo ______
Carl Yastremski ______ Carl Yastremski ______
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X. New Business:
A) Pension Minimum Municipal Obligations (MMOs) for 2021 –
$6,809.00 Non-Uniform Pension
Motion to Approve: ____________________
Second: ____________________
Roll Call:
Paul Benderavich ______
Kyle Costello ______
Matthew D’Elia ______
Anthony D’Eliseo ______
Carl Yastremski ______
B) Adopt New Luzerne Co. 2020 Hazard Mitigation Plan –
Resolution #7 of 2020
Motion to Approve: ____________________
Second: ____________________
Roll Call:
Paul Benderavich ______
Kyle Costello ______
Matthew D’Elia ______
Anthony D’Eliseo ______
Carl Yastremski ______
C) CVI Proposal for Door Access System under CARES Grant Funding –
$9,668.00 Costars Quote
Motion to Approve: ____________________
Second: ____________________
Roll Call:
Paul Benderavich ______
Kyle Costello ______
Matthew D’Elia ______
Anthony D’Eliseo ______
Carl Yastremski ______
D) Chestnutwood Drive Stormwater Catch Basin Jetting and Vactoring –
Motion to Approve: ____________________
Second: ____________________
Roll Call:
Paul Benderavich ______
Kyle Costello ______
Matthew D’Elia ______
Anthony D’Eliseo ______
Carl Yastremski ______
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E) Approve PennDOT Electronic Permit Access Agreement & Resolution –
Resolution #8 of 2020 WVSA Catch Basin Inlet Repairs
Motion to Approve: ____________________
Second: ____________________
Roll Call:
Paul Benderavich ______
Kyle Costello ______
Matthew D’Elia ______
Anthony D’Eliseo ______
Carl Yastremski ______
F) Approve Sewer Manhole Rehab on Laflin Road at 26 Laflin Road –
Motion to Approve: ____________________
Second: ____________________
Roll Call:
Paul Benderavich ______
Kyle Costello ______
Matthew D’Elia ______
Anthony D’Eliseo ______
Carl Yastremski ______
G) LSA Grant 2018 Salt Shed Change Orders –
Asphalt Pad Extension $3,500.00
Block Straps for Foundation (14) $1,800.00
Motion to Approve: ____________________
Second: ____________________
Roll Call:
Paul Benderavich ______
Kyle Costello ______
Matthew D’Elia ______
Anthony D’Eliseo ______
Carl Yastremski ______
H) Manchester / Maplewood Section Paving Project Change Order –
Rock Excavation $9,423.14
Motion to Approve: ____________________
Second: ____________________
Roll Call:
Paul Benderavich ______
Kyle Costello ______
Matthew D’Elia ______
Anthony D’Eliseo ______
Carl Yastremski ______
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I) 1st Reading Laflin Borough 2021 Operating Budget –
Motion to Approve: ____________________
Second: ____________________
Roll Call:
Paul Benderavich ______
Kyle Costello ______
Matthew D’Elia ______
Anthony D’Eliseo ______
Carl Yastremski ______
XI. Public Comments:
XII. Executive Session: None
XIII. Adjournment: Motion: ____________________ Second: ___________________
Time: _______________
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.
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