City Council

AGENDA PLYMOUTH BOROUGH COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING-MARCH 12, 2024 at 6:00PM WORK SESSION: ________________________________________________________________________________________________ COUNCIL MEMBER’S COMMENTS ___________________________________________________________________________________ CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MOMENT OF SILENCE ROLL CALL: MR. CUNNINGHAM____ MR. MOREHART ____ MR. DIXON, V.P. ____ MS. EROH ____ MR. THOMAS____ MR. KOBUSKY, P _____ MR. HOGAN____ ___________________________________________________________________________________ CITIZEN’S REQUESTS AND COMMENTS REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS ___________________________________________________________________________________ CITIZEN’S REQUESTS AND COMMENTS REGARDING GENERAL ITEMS _________________________________________________________________________________________________ 1. Motion: I move to open account at Wayne Bank and deposit the Coal Street Creek grant award money of $2,000,000.00 into the newly opened account. All monies from this grant award are designated only for any costs associated with the Coal Creek Project. MR. CUNNINGHAM____ MR. MOREHART ____ MR. DIXON, V.P. ____ MS. EROH ____ MR. THOMAS____ MR. KOBUSKY, P _____ MR. HOGAN____ 2. Motion: I move to dispense Covid ARPA funds in accordance with the SLFRF regulations in the following manner: 1. New Fire Truck: $100,000.00 2. Coal St. Creek Project: $100,000.00 3. New Generator: $140,000.00 1  4. Beade St. Flood Gate Project: $150,120.86 5. Police Equipment: $50,000.00 $540,120.86 MR. CUNNINGHAM____ MR. MOREHART ____ MR. DIXON, V.P. ____ MS. EROH ____ MR. THOMAS____ MR. KOBUSKY, P _____ MR. HOGAN____ 3. Motion: I move to accept and approve regular meeting minutes: January 9, 2024 February 13, 2024 MR. CUNNINGHAM____ MR. MOREHART ____ MR. DIXON, V.P. ____ MS. EROH ____ MR. THOMAS____ MR. KOBUSKY, P _____ MR. HOGAN____ 4. .Motion: I move to approve and accept the fire truck contract for $1,007,085.00, between Plymouth Borough and Seagraves for the purchase of a new fire truck. MR. CUNNINGHAM____ MR. MOREHART ____ MR. DIXON, V.P. ____ MS. EROH ____ MR. THOMAS____ MR. KOBUSKY, P _____ MR. HOGAN____ 5. Motion: Issue check to David Smith for $13,333.33 from escrow monies the borough currently holds from a fire at the property of 17 Templeton Lane, Plymouth, PA. Whereas, in accordance with Ordinance NO. 4 OF 1998, insurance monies in the amount of $13,333.33 were escrowed with the Borough to ensure that the fire damaged property at 17 Templeton Lane, Plymouth, PA was repaired; Whereas, on February 28, 2024, Neil Popko of BHW Consultation Construction, inspected the property and verified the structure was repaired to satisfactory condition; Now therefore, I move and approve that the escrowed funds be distributed in the aforementioned manner fulfilling the borough’s obligation of the escrowed monies. MR. CUNNINGHAM____ MR. MOREHART ____ MR. DIXON, V.P. ____ MS. EROH ____ MR. THOMAS____ MR. KOBUSKY, P _____ MR. HOGAN____ 6. Motion: I move to approve two invoices to North End Electric for work performed for the new Generator. One is in the amount of $27,000.00 and the second invoice is for $24,720.75, for a total of $51,720.75 MR. CUNNINGHAM____ MR. MOREHART ____ MR. DIXON, V.P. ____ MS. EROH ____ MR. THOMAS____ MR. KOBUSKY, P _____ MR. HOGAN____ 2 7. Motion: I move to accept the proposal from Rutkowski Fencing, Inc. to replace the fencing on W Main Street around the Wadham Creek. This fence was damaged from a car accident. The borough will pursue payment from the insurance company of the motorist, but wants to have the fence replaced for safety. MR. CUNNINGHAM____ MR. MOREHART ____ MR. DIXON, V.P. ____ MS. EROH ____ MR. THOMAS____ MR. KOBUSKY, P _____ MR. HOGAN____ 8. Motion: I move to pay the invoice from Brdaric Excavating, Inc for $16,500.00 for emergency Demolition of a property of Gould Street. MR. CUNNINGHAM____ MR. MOREHART ____ MR. DIXON, V.P. ____ MS. EROH ____ MR. THOMAS____ MR. KOBUSKY, P _____ MR. HOGAN____ 9. Motion to approve Brdaric proposal to demolish the blighted property at 46-48 Peirce St. The house is leaning and poses a threat to the property next door. The Borough has reached out to the owners with no response, so find it necessary to raise the house for the safety of the surrounding residents. I further move to approve payment of $17,200.00 to Brdaric on completion of the demolition of said property. MR. CUNNINGHAM____ MR. MOREHART ____ MR. DIXON, V.P. ____ MS. EROH ____ MR. THOMAS____ MR. KOBUSKY, P _____ MR. HOGAN____ 10. Motion: I move to convey two parcels of land owned by the borough to the Luzerne County Flood Protection Authority: Whereas, the Borough owns two parcels of land near Old Flat Road, which are adjacent to land of the Luzerne Conty Flood Protection Authority and levee; Whereas, the aforementioned land cannot be developed and of really no use to the Borough; Whereas, the land is a drainage on the Borough as a result that the Borough has to cut the grass during the summer; Whereas, the Luzerne County Flood Protection Authority is interested in obtaining the land as part of its flood protection objectives; Whereas the Borough has no use for the land and the fact that the Borough can’t develop the land; Whereas the Luzerne County Flood Protection Authority has paid to survey the parcels in question and will pay all recording costs for the two parcels; Now therefore, I move to convey the two parcels, copies attached, to the Luzerne County Flood Protection Authority for One ($1.00) Dollar; 3  I further move to authorize the President of Council, Ron Kobusky to sign the deeds on behalf of the Borough and Gail Burdulis, Secretary for the Borough, to attest to his signature on the aforementioned Deeds, copies of which are attached hereto. MR. CUNNINGHAM____ MR. MOREHART ____ MR. DIXON, V.P. ____ MS. EROH ____ MR. THOMAS____ MR. KOBUSKY, P _____ MR. HOGAN____ 11. Motion: I move to approve proposal from Brand Graphics for installation of two Gateway Signs (on at each end of town) in the amount of $7,500.00. I further move to approve payment of the invoice once signs are installed. MR. CUNNINGHAM____ MR. MOREHART ____ MR. DIXON, V.P. ____ MS. EROH ____ MR. THOMAS____ MR. KOBUSKY, P _____ MR. HOGAN____ 12. Motion: I hereby move to accept the February Fire and Police reports: MR. CUNNINGHAM____ MR. MOREHART ____ MR. DIXON, V.P. ____ MS. EROH ____ MR. THOMAS____ MR. KOBUSKY, P _____ MR. HOGAN____ 13. Motion: I move to pay the following monthly bills: GENERAL FUND: 24-145GF – 24-245GF LIQUID FUELS: 24-122LF – 24- 139LF RECREATION FUND: 24-008RF – 24-010RF MR. CUNNINGHAM____ MR. MOREHART ____ MR. DIXON, V.P. ____ MS. EROH ____ MR. THOMAS____ MR. KOBUSKY, P _____ MR. HOGAN____ 14. MOTION: Motion to adjourn 4