City Council

Laflin Borough Council Meeting Agenda August 10, 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 July 13, 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 County Tax Claim Bureau - Judicial Tax Sale August 12, 2021 – Janet Moll, 38 Laurelwood and Jerome Patelunas, 934 Union 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) Property Appraisal and Minimum Bid for Rear Cedarwood Drive Property – Accept Property Appraisal - Set Minimum Bid - Approve Advertisement - Realtor Listing Motion to Approve: ____________________ Second: ____________________ Roll Call: Paul Benderavich ______ Kyle Costello ______ Matthew D’Elia ______ Anthony D’Eliseo ______ Carl Yastremski ______ C) Change of Scope for LSA Grant Award of $150,000 – New Narrative & Project Budget from Pennoni Associates Motion to Approve: ____________________ Second: ____________________ Roll Call: Paul Benderavich ______ Kyle Costello ______ Matthew D’Elia ______ Anthony D’Eliseo ______ Carl Yastremski ______ D) Inkerman Road Flood Abatement Project for LSA Grant Award of $48,354 – Advertise for Bids Motion to Approve: ____________________ Second: ____________________ Roll Call: Paul Benderavich ______ Kyle Costello ______ Matthew D’Elia ______ Anthony D’Eliseo ______ Carl Yastremski ______ E) LSA Grant Submission for 2021 – Grant Projects 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  F) Ball Metal Beverage Container Sanitary Sewer Capacity Release Agreement – Motion to Approve: ____________________ Second: ____________________ Roll Call: Paul Benderavich ______ Kyle Costello ______ Matthew D’Elia ______ Anthony D’Eliseo ______ Carl Yastremski ______ X. New Business: A) Pennsylvania Statewide Police Misconduct Database – Michael Flanagan Motion to Approve: ____________________ Second: ____________________ Roll Call: Paul Benderavich ______ Kyle Costello ______ Matthew D’Elia ______ Anthony D’Eliseo ______ Carl Yastremski ______ B) New Laflin Borough Welcome Sign at Lower Laflin Memorial – Composite/Vinyl Sign with Landscaping Motion to Approve: ____________________ Second: ____________________ Roll Call: Paul Benderavich ______ Kyle Costello ______ Matthew D’Elia ______ Anthony D’Eliseo ______ Carl Yastremski ______ C) Security Camera Installation for Laflin Borough Properties – Creekside Park Ballfields / Creekside Playground / Borough Pole Barn & Salt Shed See CVI Proposal and Stella Electrical Quote Motion to Approve: ____________________ Second: ____________________ Roll Call: Paul Benderavich ______ Kyle Costello ______ Matthew D’Elia ______ Anthony D’Eliseo ______ Carl Yastremski ______ Laflin Borough Council Mtg. Agenda – Pg. 4  D) Borough Building Keypad Door Access - CVI Proposal Motion to Approve: ____________________ Second: ____________________ Roll Call: Paul Benderavich ______ Kyle Costello ______ Matthew D’Elia ______ Anthony D’Eliseo ______ Carl Yastremski ______ E) Borough Building Aiphone Intercom Door Release at Payment Window – See CVI Proposal Motion to Approve: ____________________ Second: ____________________ Roll Call: Paul Benderavich ______ Kyle Costello ______ Matthew D’Elia ______ Anthony D’Eliseo ______ Carl Yastremski ______ XI. Public Comments: Laflin Borough Council Mtg. Agenda – Pg. 5  XII. Executive Session: Motion for Executive Session: ________________________________ at _________ pm Second: _________________________________ Motion to reconvene regular meeting by: ________________________ at ________ pm Second: _________________________________ A) Fire Driver / Maintenance DPW Worker / Plow Driver – Motion to Approve: ____________________ Second: ____________________ Roll Call: Paul Benderavich ______ Kyle Costello ______ Matthew D’Elia ______ Anthony D’Eliseo ______ Carl Yastremski ______ 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. 6