City Council

Laflin Borough Council Meeting Agenda October 10, 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: a) Minutes for September 12, 2023 – TABLE 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) Rescind Approval on the Creekside Paving Project from September – Gaver Industries dba Barker & Barker Paving 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) Creekside Paving Project Bid Results from September – CORRECTED AMOUNTS: Haverford Peachwood Creekside H&K Group, Inc. $104,604.13 $122,638.60 $ 94,416.32 Gaver Industries Inc. $114,777.00 $146,083.00 $ 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 $ 89,984.00 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 ______ C) Pension Minimum Municipal Obligations (MMOs) for 2024 – Police Pension Fund $ 0 Non-Uniform Pension Fund $11,230.00 Motion to Approve: ____________________ Second: ____________________ Roll Call: Kyle Costello ______ Paul Benderavich ______ Anthony D’Eliseo ______ Marc Malvizzi ______ Carl Yastremski ______ D) Acquire 934 Union Street Property at Luzerne Co. Upset Tax Sale – Resolution #7 of 2023 - J. Patelunas 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) Authorize Yatesville Borough Sewer Flow Meter Installation Request (Extension) – March 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024 Motion to Approve: ____________________ Second: ____________________ Roll Call: Kyle Costello ______ Paul Benderavich ______ Anthony D’Eliseo ______ Marc Malvizzi ______ Carl Yastremski ______ F) New Inkerman Road Security Cameras Damaged by Semi-Truck – CVI Proposal $3,397.60 Vitesse Trucking Service Reimbursed Motion to Approve: ____________________ Second: ____________________ Roll Call: Kyle Costello ______ Paul Benderavich ______ Anthony D’Eliseo ______ Marc Malvizzi ______ Carl Yastremski ______ G) Vincent Zerblas Police Pension Benefit Request – Executive Session Motion to Approve: ____________________ Second: ____________________ Roll Call: Kyle Costello ______ Paul Benderavich ______ Anthony D’Eliseo ______ Marc Malvizzi ______ Carl Yastremski ______ H) C. Casacci 10 Walnutwood Drive Borough Property Tree Issues – Motion to Approve: ____________________ Second: ____________________ Roll Call: Kyle Costello ______ Paul Benderavich ______ Anthony D’Eliseo ______ Marc Malvizzi ______ Carl Yastremski ______ Laflin Borough Council Mtg. Agenda – Pg. 4  I) Inkerman Road Flood Abatement Detention Ditch – Motion to Approve: ____________________ Second: ____________________ Roll Call: Kyle Costello ______ Paul Benderavich ______ Anthony D’Eliseo ______ Marc Malvizzi ______ Carl Yastremski ______ J) Park Pavilion & Lower Laflin Welcome Sign – Labor / Installation Motion to Approve: ____________________ Second: ____________________ Roll Call: Kyle Costello ______ Paul Benderavich ______ Anthony D’Eliseo ______ Marc Malvizzi ______ Carl Yastremski ______ XI. New Business: A) Commercial Grade Dehumidifier & Hygrometer for Borough Bldg. Basement – AlorAir Storm LGR Extreme $799.11 and HOBO Hygrometer $175.00 Motion to Approve: ____________________ Second: ____________________ Roll Call: Kyle Costello ______ Paul Benderavich ______ Anthony D’Eliseo ______ Marc Malvizzi ______ Carl Yastremski ______ B) Basketball Court Crack Sealing & Crack Painting Work – The Breneman Company Pending Proposal Motion to Approve: ____________________ Second: ____________________ Roll Call: Kyle Costello ______ Paul Benderavich ______ Anthony D’Eliseo ______ Marc Malvizzi ______ Carl Yastremski ______ Laflin Borough Council Mtg. Agenda – Pg. 5  C) 1st Reading of the 2024 Laflin Borough Operating Budget – Motion to Approve: ____________________ Second: ____________________ Roll Call: Kyle Costello ______ Paul Benderavich ______ Anthony D’Eliseo ______ Marc Malvizzi ______ Carl Yastremski ______ XII. General Public Comments: XIII. Executive Session: 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