City Council

Laflin Borough Council Meeting Agenda September 14, 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 August 10, 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) LSA Grant Submission for 2022 – Greg Gulick, G&R Consulting Grant Writer $350 Resolution for October Council Mtg. 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) Crafco Roadway Crack Sealing Work (Additional Roads) – Motion to Approve: ____________________ Second: ____________________ Roll Call: Paul Benderavich ______ Kyle Costello ______ Matthew D’Elia ______ Anthony D’Eliseo ______ Carl Yastremski ______ C) Luzerne Co. Continued Judicial Tax Sale 11/4/21 – J. Patelunas 914 Union Street (formerly 64 Main St.) Motion to Approve: ____________________ Second: ____________________ Roll Call: Paul Benderavich ______ Kyle Costello ______ Matthew D’Elia ______ Anthony D’Eliseo ______ Carl Yastremski ______ D) 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 ______ E) Rear Oakhill Drive Property Purchase Bids – 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 X. New Business: A) Tree Clearing / Trimming for Creekside Park & Pole Barn Road – Cut Rite Lawn Services $1,850.00 Motion to Approve: ____________________ Second: ____________________ Roll Call: Paul Benderavich ______ Kyle Costello ______ Matthew D’Elia ______ Anthony D’Eliseo ______ Carl Yastremski ______ B) Ford F550 Plow Trucks Rust & Sealant Work – Northeast Mobile Undercoating $1,200.00 (2 Trucks) Motion to Approve: ____________________ Second: ____________________ Roll Call: Paul Benderavich ______ Kyle Costello ______ Matthew D’Elia ______ Anthony D’Eliseo ______ Carl Yastremski ______ C) Delinquent Sewer & Trash Collection Letter – Northeast Revenue Solutions Draft Magistrate Letter Motion to Approve: ____________________ Second: ____________________ Roll Call: Paul Benderavich ______ Kyle Costello ______ Matthew D’Elia ______ Anthony D’Eliseo ______ Carl Yastremski ______ D) Actuarial Accounting Firm – Buck Consultants – Jason Fine 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  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. 5