City Council

Laflin Borough Council Meeting Agenda September 12, 2023 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 do so during public comments relating to the agenda. Council policy is to limit comments 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: Minutes for August 8, 2023 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 Report (report 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. Public Comments Relating to the Agenda: X. Unfinished Business: A) Approve Local Share Account (LSA) Grant Resolutions for Submission – 1. Lower Laflin Paving Project for E. Saylor Ave. & Broadway Street 2. Restoration Project for MS4 Stormwater Outfalls 3. DPW Equipment Accessories (trailer & backhoe attachment) 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) Ashwood Drive Stormwater Project Bid Results – Fehlinger Construction Group, LLC $ 83,392.00 Don E. Bower, Inc. $ 93,700.45 Linde Corporation $ 103,614.00 Stafursky Paving Co. $ 110,921.50 Kobalt Construction $ 118,450.00 Kriger Pipeline, Inc. $ 126,940.00 Motion to Approve: ____________________ Second: ____________________ Roll Call: Kyle Costello ______ Paul Benderavich ______ Anthony D’Eliseo ______ Marc Malvizzi ______ Carl Yastremski ______ C) Creekside Paving Project Bid Results – Haverford Peachwood Creekside H&K Group, Inc. $104,604.13 $122,638.60 $ 94,416.32 Gaver Industries Inc. $114,777.00 $114,214.00 $ 96,519.50 M&J Excavation, Inc. $135,765.00 $146,950.00 $ 97,323.75 American Asphalt Paving $130,130.55 $154,822.00 $107,466.50 Kobalt Construction $137,125.00 $168,825.00 $112,535.00 Pennsy Supply, Inc. $140,070.00 $164,375.00 $120,822.25 New Enterprise S&L $155,544.00 $182,640.00 $121,597.50 Multiscape, Inc. $164,426.55 $204,445.94 $142,879.51 Motion to Approve: ____________________ Second: ____________________ Roll Call: Kyle Costello ______ Paul Benderavich ______ Anthony D’Eliseo ______ Marc Malvizzi ______ Carl Yastremski ______ D) Foreclosure Registration Company & Ordinance – MuniReg, LLC or HERA Property Registry - Pittston City Code Enforcement Motion to Approve: ____________________ Second: ____________________ Roll Call: Kyle Costello ______ Paul Benderavich ______ Anthony D’Eliseo ______ Marc Malvizzi ______ Carl Yastremski ______ Laflin Borough Council Mtg. Agenda – Pg. 3  E) Laflin Library Flooring Renovations – Giant Floor Proposal $5,017 Carpet Tile w/ Cove or $5,637 Vinyl Plank w/Cove Base Motion to Approve: ____________________ Second: ____________________ Roll Call: Kyle Costello ______ Paul Benderavich ______ Anthony D’Eliseo ______ Marc Malvizzi ______ Carl Yastremski ______ XI. New Business: A) Tara D’Amico Rec Board Resignation – Motion to Approve: ____________________ Second: ____________________ Roll Call: Kyle Costello ______ Paul Benderavich ______ Anthony D’Eliseo ______ Marc Malvizzi ______ Carl Yastremski ______ B) Sewer Mapping Project for Oakwood Park Townhouses & Hillside Townhouses – Motion to Approve: ____________________ Second: ____________________ Roll Call: Kyle Costello ______ Paul Benderavich ______ Anthony D’Eliseo ______ Marc Malvizzi ______ Carl Yastremski ______ C) 2024 Minimum Municipal Obligations (MMOs) for Pension Plans – Motion to Approve: ____________________ Second: ____________________ Roll Call: Kyle Costello ______ Paul Benderavich ______ Anthony D’Eliseo ______ Marc Malvizzi ______ Carl Yastremski ______ Laflin Borough Council Mtg. Agenda – Pg. 4 D) Appointment of Deputy Tax Collector 2015 Act 48 – Motion to Approve: ____________________ Second: ____________________ Roll Call: Kyle Costello ______ Paul Benderavich ______ Anthony D’Eliseo ______ Marc Malvizzi ______ Carl Yastremski ______ E) Solar Powered Radar Speed Signs – Bradco Supply Co. 1 Unit $4,243.25 Motion to Approve: ____________________ Second: ____________________ Roll Call: Kyle Costello ______ Paul Benderavich ______ Anthony D’Eliseo ______ Marc Malvizzi ______ Carl Yastremski ______ F) New Security Cameras for Ballfield & Walking Track Area – CVI Proposal for Four (4) Solar Powered Cameras $11,789.00 T-Mobile Cellular Service $37 per month ($32/month with discount) Motion to Approve: ____________________ Second: ____________________ Roll Call: Kyle Costello ______ Paul Benderavich ______ Anthony D’Eliseo ______ Marc Malvizzi ______ Carl Yastremski ______ G) Jerome Patelunas Property Listed for Luzerne Co. Upset Tax Sale – Thursday, September 21, 2023 at 10am Listed: $2,703.83 Motion to Approve: ____________________ Second: ____________________ Roll Call: Kyle Costello ______ Paul Benderavich ______ Anthony D’Eliseo ______ Marc Malvizzi ______ Carl Yastremski ______ Laflin Borough Council Mtg. Agenda – Pg. 5  XII. General Public Comments: XIII. Executive Session: None Scheduled XIV. 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