City Council

Taylor Borough Regular Monthly Meeting May 9, 2018 The Taylor Borough Council held its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at 7:30 P.M. at the Taylor Municipal Building, 122 Union Street, Taylor, Pennsylvania. On Roll Call, Councilman DeAngelo, Yes; Councilman Fallon, Yes; Councilman Tigue, Yes; Councilman Derenick, No; Councilman Digwood, Yes; Councilman McKeel, Yes; President Mickavicz, Yes; Mayor Praschak, Yes. President Mickavicz chaired the meeting. Next, the chairman asked the public if they had any comments or concerns regarding the Agenda. There were none. Next, the Chairman stated that everyone had the opportunity to read and review the April 11, 2018, Regular Meeting Minutes, the April 24, 2018 Public Hearing Minutes, and the April 24, 2018 Special Meeting Minutes all were held at the Taylor Municipal Building 122 Union Street Taylor, PA and asked if there were any corrections, additions or deletions. There were none. A Motion to accept by Councilman McKeel and seconded by Councilman DeAngelo. A voice vote was called and all Council Members were in favor. The motion passed. The meeting minutes were approved as presented. Under Old Business, the Chairman announced to the public that an Executive Session was held on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at the Taylor Municipal Building, 122 Union Street, Taylor, immediately following our Work Session held at 7:30 P.M., to discuss personnel matters. The Chairman announced that there will be an Executive Session immediately to follow the Regular Meeting to discuss TPOA personnel matters. Under New Business, the Chairman entertained a motion to approve the Stipulation for the Quiet Title matter filed in the Court of Common Pleas of Lackawanna County by Northeast Freight Transfer and to authorize the President to sign any necessary documents. Solicitor Jones gave a brief overview. A motion was made by Councilman Tigue to Approve and seconded by Councilman McKeel. A voice vote was called and all Council members were in favor. The motion passed. Next, the Chairman entertained a motion to accept a letter of retirement from John Godlewski, Taylor DPW, effective date of April 24, 2018. Mr. Zeleniak read the letter. A motion was made by Councilman Tigue and seconded by Councilman DeAngelo. A voice vote was called and all Council Members were in favor. The letter was accepted. Next, the Chairman entertained a motion to appoint Paul W. Harrison as a Full-Time employee of the Department of Public Works effective immediately. Salary and benefits in accordance with the SEIU 668 Collective Bargaining Agreement. A motion was made by Councilman McKeel and seconded by Councilman Digwood. On roll call Councilman DeAngelo, Yes; Councilman Fallon, Yes; Councilman Tigue, Yes; Councilman Digwood, Yes; Councilman McKeel, Yes; Councilman Mickavicz, Yes. The motion passed and Paul W. Harrison was appointed as a Full-Time DPW employee. Next, the Chairman entertained a motion to adopt a Resolution No. 4 of 2018 to support a Citizens Commission for Legislative and Congressional Redistricting. President Mickavicz gave a brief overview. A motion was made by Councilman Tigue and seconded by Councilman Fallon. A voice vote was called and all Council Members were in favor. The motion passed and Resolution No. 4 of 2018 was adopted. Next, the Chairman entertained a motion to ratify the submission of the letter of request for a 6-month extension until October 16, 2018, regarding the RCAP Grant originally awarded on October 14, 2016. Initial expiration date was April 6, 2017, subsequent extensions were granted until October 16, 2017 and then April 16, 2018. $1,000,000.00 awarded to Northeast Freight from the State. A motion was made by Councilman Tigue and seconded by Councilman McKeel. A voice vote was called and all Council Members were in favor. The extension was granted. Next, Councilman Tigue read the Approval of Bills for Payment for April 2018. Attached are the list of paid invoices and open invoices totaling $225,994.21. Next, the chairman entertained a motion to pay the April 2018 Payroll in the amount of $106,982.13 and April Paid Bills in the amount of $37,871.64 and Open Invoices in the amount of $81,140.44 totaling $225,994.21 when funds are available; A motion was made by Councilman Tigue and seconded by Councilman Digwood. A voice vote was called and all Council Members were in favor. The motion passed. April Payroll $106,982.13 April Paid Invoices $37,871.64 April Open Invoices $81,140.44 Total Expenditures $225,994.21 Next, Mr. Zeleniak read the Treasurer’s Report for April 2018. The chairman entertained a motion to place the report on file. A motion was made by Councilman Tigue and seconded by Councilman McKeel. A voice vote was called and all Council Members were in favor. The motion passed. Treasurer’s Report April 2018 Local Service Tax $937.40 Real Estate Tax 2017 $5,576.64 RE Tax Delinquent 2016 $2,705.58 RE Tax Delinquent 2015 $546.88 RE Tax Delinquent 2014 $86.61 Tax Duplicates $955.00 RE Transfer Tax $10,795.24 Earned Income Tax $22,574.80 UCC Building Permits $16,982.42 Zoning Variance/ Permits $135.00 Court Fees/Police Fines $7,782.87 TCC $1,759.25 Other Income $2,059.15 Intergovernmental Revenue $21,899.00 Waste Management 2018 1st Quarter Host Fees $125,920.98 ERSI 2018 1st Quarter Disposal Tax $2.74 Interest $62.58 Total Revenue $220,782.14 Next, Councilman Tigue read the Financial Report for April 30, 2018. Report placed on file. Financial Report April 30, 2018 General Account Balance $569,106.10 Real Estate Tax Account $146,363.26 Liquid Fuels Account Balance $276,635.09 Splash Park Account $32,294.64 Veteran’s Memorial Account $925.27 Open Purchase Orders (PO’s) ($14,373.11) 10 Year General Obligation Note ($279,434.38) 2017 Disbursement Account Bal $21,313,52 Escrow Funds (Taylor Commons) $80,000.00 Escrow Account (General) $5,510.30 Police Pension Fund $3,226,798.43 ESL, Inc. Escrow Account $444,280.63 Next, Councilman Digwood gave the Recycling Report for April 2018. Report placed on file. Recycling Report April - 2018 Pounds Tons Commingle 33,100 16.55 Cardboard 14,240 7.12 Paper (newspaper) 16,620 8.31  Brush 31,960 15.98 E-Cycling 0 0.00 Totaling 95,920 47.96 Next, The Chairman asked if there were any Committee Reports. Councilman Tigue reported Taylor Police Department is in need of 6 Hat Badges and 6 Shirt Badges totaling $750.00. Next, The Chairman entertained a motion for the purchase of 6 Hat Badges and 6 Shirt Badges in the amount of $750.00 for the Taylor Police Department. A motion was made by Councilman Tigue and seconded by Councilman McKeel. A voice vote was called and all Council Members were in favor. The motion passed. Next, The Chairman asked if there were any other Committee Reports. There were none. Next, Mayor Praschak presented the Mayor’s report for the month of April 2018. The Mayor advised that the police department responded to 556 calls for service, 22 Motor Vehicle Accidents Investigated, 13 Parking Tickets issued, 8 were paid, 5 are pending,13 Traffic Citations were issued, 2 Non- traffic citations issued and 15 Criminal Complaints were filed. Revenues received for the month of April 2018: Magistrate Court Fines $4,433.56; Police Reports $510.00; Judicial Fines $359.31; Parking Tickets $180.00; SRO Reimbursement $2,300.00 Totaling $7,782.87. A total of 31 Parking Tickets have been issued since January 2018. 18 Tickets were paid and 13 Tickets are still pending. A total of $288.00 has been collected to date. The total amount for 13 traffic citations issued in April of 2018 was $18,674.50. The Police Department assisted the Voluntary Action Center of Northeast Pennsylvania with a Medication Take-Back event which was held at the Taylor Public Library on April 21, 2018. A large amount of unused/expired medications were turned over for proper disposal. Next, Mr. Gerard Hetman, the Lackawanna County Down Valley Municipal Coordinator (Community Relations Coordinator) from Lackawanna County gave a list of upcoming events including County Fair June 2019. Next, the Chairman asked the public for any comment or input. There were none. Lastly, the Chairman declared the meeting adjourned. _____ ___ _________ Kenneth F. Mickavicz, President Kristi A. Evans, Borough Secretary