City Council

Laflin Borough Council Meeting Agenda March 9, 2021 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 February 9, 2021 (not completed) 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 ______ Laflin Borough Council Mtg. Agenda – Pg. 1  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 (reports emailed) b) Borough Manager Report c) MS4 Stormwater Report d) Mayor’s Report e) Grant Report Motion to Accept Reports: ____________________ Second: ____________________ Roll Call: Paul Benderavich ______ Kyle Costello ______ Matthew D’Elia ______ Anthony D’Eliseo ______ Carl Yastremski ______ IX. Unfinished Business: A) Williams Transco Gas Pipeline Expansion Right-of-Way Agreement – Agreement Language 2nd Draft Borough Monetary Compensation Borough In-Kind Compensation ____________________________ _______________________ _______________________ Motion to Approve:____________ Motion: ________________ Motion: ________________ Second: ____________ Second: ________________ Second: ________________ Roll Call: Roll Call: Roll Call: Paul Benderavich _______ _______ _______ Kyle Costello _______ _______ _______ Matthew D’Elia _______ _______ _______ Anthony D’Eliseo _______ _______ _______ Carl Yastremski _______ _______ _______ Laflin Borough Council Mtg. Agenda – Pg. 2 X. New Business: A) Strategic Municipal Group Code Enforcement Resignation – Motion to Accept: ____________________ Second: ____________________ Roll Call: Paul Benderavich ______ Kyle Costello ______ Matthew D’Elia ______ Anthony D’Eliseo ______ Carl Yastremski ______ B) Laflin Borough Code Enforcement – Pittston City Intergovernmental Agreement Proposal Motion to Accept: ____________________ Second: ____________________ Roll Call: Paul Benderavich ______ Kyle Costello ______ Matthew D’Elia ______ Anthony D’Eliseo ______ Carl Yastremski ______ B) Roadway Pothole Patching & Asphalt Curb Repairs – Smith Blacktopping $3,950.00 Potholes/Curbs $1,950 Inkerman Rd. Patches Motion to Approve: ____________________ Second: ____________________ Roll Call: Paul Benderavich ______ Kyle Costello ______ Matthew D’Elia ______ Anthony D’Eliseo ______ Carl Yastremski ______ C) Roadway Crack Sealing Work – Motion to Approve: ____________________ Second: ____________________ Roll Call: Paul Benderavich ______ Kyle Costello ______ Matthew D’Elia ______ Anthony D’Eliseo ______ Carl Yastremski ______ Laflin Borough Council Mtg. Agenda – Pg. 3  D) Weed Spraying for Vegetation Control – DBI Services up to $750 Motion to Approve: ____________________ Second: ____________________ Roll Call: Paul Benderavich ______ Kyle Costello ______ Matthew D’Elia ______ Anthony D’Eliseo ______ Carl Yastremski ______ E) Certified Playground Mulch for Boro Bldg. & Creekside Playgrounds – Costar Quote River Valley Recreation Blown-In up to $5,143.60 (without 6”x6” border tie replacement) Frank Hullihen, Cut Rite Lawn Services …. pending quote Motion to Approve: ____________________ Second: ____________________ Roll Call: Paul Benderavich ______ Kyle Costello ______ Matthew D’Elia ______ Anthony D’Eliseo ______ Carl Yastremski ______ F) DiamondTex Materials for Ballfield Infields – Bear Creek Nursery with New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co. …. pending quote Frank Hullihen, Cut Rite Lawn Service … pending quote 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. Laflin Borough Council Mtg. Agenda – Pg. 4