City of Pittston Blighted Property Board

Regular Meeting Minutes – March 13, 2024 The Blighted Property Board of the City of Pittston met in regular session on March, 13 2024 at 2:00 PM in the Conference Room, City Hall, Pittston. Joseph Chacke called the meeting to order at 2:00 PM and upon roll call, the following members were present: Bonacci, Chacke, and Gladish. Also, in attendance were Brian Swartwood, Community Development Specialist, Therese Roughsedge, Grant Specialist, Kristen Walters, Executive Assistant, Harry Smith, Enforcement Officer and 1 member of the public. MINUTES: On a motion by Gladish, seconded by Bonnacci and by unanimous vote of all members present, the January 10, 2024 Meeting Minutes were approved. PUBLIC COMMENT: Steve Farruggia commented on his lot that has been indefinitely tabled. Chacke responded by requesting that Mr. Farruggia put in writing what he is going to build and the expected timeframe of the project and submit it to the Board at the next meeting. NEW BUSINESS: Motion by Gladish, seconded by Bonacci and by unanimous vote all members present the Board voted to initiate the blight process for 179 North Main Street (72-E11NE2- 022-035-000). Motion by Gladish, seconded by Bonacci and by unanimous vote all members present the Board voted to initiate the blight process for 36 Morgan Lane (72-E11NE2-022-048- 000). Both 179 North Main Street (72-E11NE2-022-035-000) and 36 Morgan Lane (72- E11NE2-022-048-000) have the same owner. Motion by Gladish, seconded by Bonacci and by unanimous vote all members present the Board voted to initiate the blight process for 60 Mill Street (72-E11NE2-011-28A- 000). Page 1 of 2 Motion by Gladish, seconded by Bonacci and by unanimous vote all members present the Board voted to initiate the blight process for 101 Johnson Street (72-E11SE1-040- 07A-000). Both 60 Mill Street (72-E11NE2-011-28A-000) and 101 Johnson Street (72-E11SE1- 040-07A-000) have the same owner. OLD BUSINESS: Motion by Gladish, seconded by Bonacci and by unanimous vote all members present the Board voted to pause the Blight process on 25 Columbus Avenue (72-E11SE1-030- 006-000) for 6 months. OTHER BUSINESS: The next meeting will be May 8, 2024 at 2:00 PM in City Hall Basement Conference Room. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, on a motion by Bonacci, seconded by Gladish and by unanimous vote of all members present, the meeting was adjourned. Page 2 of 2