City Council

AGENDA PLYMOUTH BOROUGH COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING-NOVEMBER 9, 2021 at 6:00PM WORK SESSION: COUNCIL MEMBER’S COMMENTS ___________________________________________________________________________________ CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLIGIANCE MOMENT OF SILENCE ROLL CALL: MR. CUNNINGHAM____ MR. MOREHART ____ MR. DIXON, V.P. ____ MR. RYNCAVAGE ____ MR. THOMAS____ MR. KOBUSKY, P _____ MS. EROH____ ___________________________________________________________________________________ CITIZEN’S REQUESTS AND COMMENTS REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS ___________________________________________________________________________________ CITIZEN’S REQUESTS AND COMMENTS REGARDING GENERAL ITEMS ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 1. MOTION: I HEREBY MOVE TO APPOINT, JORDAN JOSEPH PARDINI, AS A PART-TIME PLYMOUTH BOROUGH POLICE OFFICER UNDER THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONFDITIONS AS HEREIN STATED: SAID PART-TIME OFFICER SHALL BE PAID $17.25 PER/HOUR AND SHALL BE AN AT WILL EMPLOYEE. SAID OFFICER SHALL RECEIVE A HOLIDAY BONUS OF $35.00 ADDED TO HIS PAY IF THEY WORK A HOLIDAY. SAID PART-TIME OFFICER WILL BE PAID HER NORMAL HOURLY RATE FOR ALL COURT APPEARANCES, BUT BE GUARANTEED A MINIMUM OF TWO (2) HOURS AT THEIR NORMAL HOURLY RATE. ALSO, OVERTIME COMPENSATION SHALL BE PAID FOR ALL WORK IN EXCESS OF EIGHT (8) HOURS IN A DAY OR IN EXCESS OF FORTY (40) HOURS IN A WEEK. SAID PART-TIME OFFICER SHALL RECEIVE A CLOTHING ALLOWANCE OF TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00) IN EACH YEAR AFTER ONE CONTINUOUS YEAR OF SERVICE TO THE BOROUGH, PROVIDED HE WORKS A MINIMUM OF THREE HUNDRED TWENTY HOURS (320) IN SAID YEAR. THE ALLOTMENT MAY BE USED FOR CLEANING OF EQUIPMENT OR DUTY RELATED CLOTHING. ALL PURCHASES MUST BE MADE AT A VENDOR(S) DESIGNATED BY BOROUGH COUNCIL. THE APPOINTMENT DOES NOT INCLUDE ANY OTHER BENEFITS OF ANY TYPE NOT SPECIFICALLY STATED AS PART OF THIS APPOINTMENT. THIS APPOINTMENT WILL BE EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________  2. MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 8 OF 2021: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF PLYMOUTH, COUNTY OF LUZERNE, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA APPROVING THE APPLICANT FOR A PENNSYLVANIA HIGHWAY OCCUPANCY PERMIT (HOP)UNDER 67 Pa. CODE CHAPTER 441 OR 459. RESOLUTION 8, OF 2021: Whereas, the APPLICANT is required to obtain a highway occupancy permit from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation, called the Department, in order to occupy the State highway; and Whereas, the APPLICANT wishes to authorize the agent listed above (AGENT) to apply for the permit and any associated supplements on behalf of the APPLICANT; and Whereas, the APPLICANT has agreed to grant a release to the Department to allow the AGENT to apply for the permit and any associated supplements on behalf of the APPLICANT; and Whereas, as a condition of this authorization, APPLICANT agrees that AGENT will be required to provide APPLICANT with copies of all correspondence and other documents issued, mailed, emailed or otherwise directed or provided to APPLICANT or AGENT by the Department; and Whereas, the APPLICANT may elect to be provided contemporaneous email updates on the review status of the permit application and any associated supplements. NOW THEREFORE: 1. The APPLICANT does hereby authorize AGENT to act as APPLICANT’s agent with respect to the permit application and associated supplements and to do all things necessary to obtain the permit and/or associated supplements on behalf of the APPLICANT. 2. The APPLICANT does hereby remise, release, quitclaim and forever discharge the Department, its agents, employees and representatives of and from all suits, damages, claims and demands of any type whatsoever arising against it as a result of granting the permit and its supplements to APPLICANT. 3. The APPLICANT Xxhas has not (check one) elected to be provided contemporaneous updates on the status of the permit application. If the APPLICANT elects to be provided contemporaneous updates on the status of the permit application, provide contact information here: (email): plymouthborough@comcast.net 4. The APPLICANT understands that this AUTHORIZATION is effective until revoked in writing by the APPLICANT or AGENT, with contemporaneous written notice thereof to the Department. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. MOTION: I HEREBY MOVE TO ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF GEORGE BECKER FROM THE PLANNING AGENCY WHO’S TERM WILL EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2023. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 4. MOTION: RESOLUTION 9 OF 2021 TO APPOINT TWO INDIVIDUALS TO THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION TO FILL THE TWO VACANT SEATS CREATED WHEN TWO OF THE MEMBERS RESIGNED: JAMES SANDERS WHOS TERM WILL EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2025, AND TERRANCE WOMELSDORF WHOS TERM WILL EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2023.  ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 5. MOTION TO ACCEPPT THE OCTOBER 2021 FIRE AND POLICE REPORTS: 6. MOTION: TO PAY THE JUNE MONTHLY BILLS: GENERAL FUND: 21-802GF – 21-861GF LIQUID FUELS: 21-146LF – 21- 160LF RECREATION FUND: 21-042RF – 21-046RF ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 7. MOTION TO ADJOURN: