City Council

Laflin Borough Council Meeting Agenda April 12, 2022 6:00pm Regular Meeting I. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag II. Roll call: Carl Yastremski, President ______ Anthony D’Eliseo, Vice President ______ Kyle Costello ______ Paul Benderavich ______ Marc Malvizzi ______ 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 meetings are audio recorded. III. Special Presentations: None IV. Minutes: a) Minutes for March 8, 2022 Motion to Approve Minutes: ____________________ Second: ____________________ Roll Call Kyle Costello ______ Paul Benderavich ______ Anthony D’Eliseo ______ Marc Malvizzi ______ Carl Yastremski ______ V. Treasurer’s Report: Motion to Accept Report: _____________________ Second: _____________________ Roll Call Kyle Costello ______ Paul Benderavich ______ Anthony D’Eliseo ______ Marc Malvizzi ______ Carl Yastremski ______ Laflin Borough Council Mtg. Agenda – Pg. 1  VI. Approval of Bills: Motion to Approve Bills: ____________________ Second: ____________________ Roll Call: Kyle Costello ______ Paul Benderavich ______ Anthony D’Eliseo ______ Marc Malvizzi ______ Carl Yastremski ______ VII. Correspondences: (sent via e-mail) VIII. Reports: a) Fire / PSP Police (reports emailed) d) Mayor’s Report b) Borough Manager Report e) Grant Report c) MS4 Stormwater Report Motion to Accept Reports: ____________________ Second: ____________________ Roll Call: Kyle Costello ______ Paul Benderavich ______ Anthony D’Eliseo ______ Marc Malvizzi ______ Carl Yastremski ______ IX. Unfinished Business: A) Pinewood Drive Stormwater Project – American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA Grant) – Advertised Bid Results from April 7, 2022 Bid Opening Low Bidder: Don E. Bower, Inc. $116,000 plus $180/cubic yard rock removal Six (6) Additional Bidders (see bid summary sheet) Motion to Approve: ____________________ Second: ____________________ Roll Call: Kyle Costello ______ Paul Benderavich ______ Anthony D’Eliseo ______ Marc Malvizzi ______ Carl Yastremski ______ Laflin Borough Council Mtg. Agenda – Pg. 2 B) Pinewood Drive Milling & Paving Project – Local Share Account (LSA Grant) – Advertised Bid Results from April 7, 2022 Bid Opening Low Bidders: Don E. Bower, Inc. ………$94,500 base plus $14,500 Sprucewood Curbs ($150s.y. base repairs) American Asphalt Paving ...$92,250 base plus $21,500 Sprucewood Curbs ($105s.y. base repairs) Three (3) Additional Bidders (see bid summary sheet) Pinewood Drive Sewer Main Line Damage and Manhole Rehabs (2) Motion to Approve: ______________ Motion to Approve: _____________ Second: ______________ Second: _____________ Roll Call: Roll Call: Kyle Costello ______ Kyle Costello ______ Paul Benderavich ______ Paul Benderavich ______ Anthony D’Eliseo ______ Anthony D’Eliseo ______ Marc Malvizzi ______ Marc Malvizzi ______ Carl Yastremski ______ Carl Yastremski ______ C) Hire 2022 Summer Rec Camp Counselors – Noelle Benderavich Lynn Meizanis Background Check/Clearance Fees $75 for Counselors Noelle Benderavich Lynn Meizanis Motion to Hire: ________________ Motion to Hire: _____________ Second: ________________ Second: _____________ Roll Call: Roll Call: Kyle Costello ______ Kyle Costello ______ Paul Benderavich ______ Paul Benderavich ______ Anthony D’Eliseo ______ Anthony D’Eliseo ______ Marc Malvizzi ______ Marc Malvizzi ______ Carl Yastremski ______ Carl Yastremski ______ D) Rear Borough Building Playground Repairs – Replace 6”x6” Playground Bed Ties (67 to 70 ties) Replace Subsurface Roof Drain Pipes to Gravel Drywell Pit(s) Add Underground Roof Drain Pipe from Front of Borough Bldg. to Rear Pending Proposals from Borough Landscaper: Cute Rite Lawn Services Motion to Approve: ____________________ Second: ____________________ Roll Call: Kyle Costello ______ Paul Benderavich ______ Anthony D’Eliseo ______ Marc Malvizzi ______ Carl Yastremski ______ Laflin Borough Council Mtg. Agenda – Pg. 3 X. New Business: A) Sewer Manhole Repair near S-Turns on Union Street – Motion to Approve: ____________________ Second: ____________________ Roll Call: Kyle Costello ______ Paul Benderavich ______ Anthony D’Eliseo ______ Marc Malvizzi ______ Carl Yastremski ______ B) Deputy Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Coordinator – ____________________________ pending approval by Luzerne Co. EMA and PEMA Motion to Appoint: ____________________ Second: ____________________ Roll Call: Kyle Costello ______ Paul Benderavich ______ Anthony D’Eliseo ______ Marc Malvizzi ______ Carl Yastremski ______ C) ppl Electric Utility Pole Relocations at Ballfield/Walking Track Access Road - Right-of-Way Agreement Approval Motion to Approve: ____________________ Second: ____________________ Roll Call: Kyle Costello ______ Paul Benderavich ______ Anthony D’Eliseo ______ Marc Malvizzi ______ Carl Yastremski ______ D) Prepare and Advertise Engineered Bid Specifications for Chestnutwood Stormwater Project – included in 2022 Laflin Borough Operating Budget Motion to Approve: ____________________ Second: ____________________ Roll Call: Kyle Costello ______ Paul Benderavich ______ Anthony D’Eliseo ______ Marc Malvizzi ______ 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