City Council

Laflin Borough Council Meeting Agenda June 8, 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 May 11, 2021 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) Luzerne Co. Tax Claim Judicial Sale August 12, 2021- Jerome Patelunas Union St. Property Janet Moll Laurelwood Drive Property Motion to Approve: ____________________ Second: ____________________ Roll Call: Paul Benderavich ______ Kyle Costello ______ Matthew D’Elia ______ Anthony D’Eliseo ______ Carl Yastremski ______ Laflin Borough Council Mtg. Agenda – Pg. 2  B) Oakwood Drive Stormwater Project – Don E. Bower, Inc. $ 96,880.95 Add Alt. $55,593.25 Linde Corporation $128,000.00 Add Alt. $71,000.00 Stell Enterprises, Inc. $135,443.00 Add Alt. $60,976.00 American Asphalt Paving Co.$158,400.00 Add Alt. $59,500.00 Kriger Pipeline, Inc. $160,000.00 Add Alt. $185,077.00 Sikora Brother’s Paving Inc. $190,000.00 Add Alt. $92,000.00 Motion to Approve: ____________________ Second: ____________________ Roll Call: Paul Benderavich ______ Kyle Costello ______ Matthew D’Elia ______ Anthony D’Eliseo ______ Carl Yastremski ______ C) Borough Building COVID-19 Closure Status – Motion to Approve: ____________________ Second: ____________________ Roll Call: Paul Benderavich ______ Kyle Costello ______ Matthew D’Elia ______ Anthony D’Eliseo ______ Carl Yastremski ______ X. New Business: A) Fordham Road Paving Project – Bid Specifications / Bid Advertisement 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  B) American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Federal COVID Funding – Pinewood Drive Stormwater Project $150,514.32 Federal Funds Motion to Approve: ____________________ Second: ____________________ Roll Call: Paul Benderavich ______ Kyle Costello ______ Matthew D’Elia ______ Anthony D’Eliseo ______ Carl Yastremski ______ XI. Public Comments: XII. Executive Session: 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