City Council
Regular MeetingTaylor, PA · November 20, 2018
Minutes
Taylor Borough Reconvened Council Meeting
November 20, 2018
Reconvened from November 14, 2018
The Taylor Borough Council held a Special Meeting on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 7:00
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; Councilman
Mickavicz, Yes; Mayor Praschak, No.
President Mickavicz chaired the meeting.
This meeting is reconvened and is a continuation from November 14, 2018 Council Meeting.
We will discuss the Borough Secretary’s Position. Mr. Zeleniak read a letter from Kristi
Evans rescinding her resignation which was submitted to council on November 14, 2018.
The letter was dated November 19, 2018. The Chairman entertained a motion to accept the
rescinding of Kristi Evans’ resignation. 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 was passed.
Next, the Chairman entertained a motion to allow Officer Brian Holland to attend SWAT
training in Maryland. A Forty Hour Week - Paid straight time with no overtime from
December 10, 2018 to December 14, 2018. This training will be paid by Lackawanna County
Chief of Police Association. Training, Lodging, and Meals are provided. Officer Holland will
be using the Police Silver Van for travel. 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 Motion was passed.
Next, The Solicitor talked about Rail Road Business. Norfolk bought Canadian Pacific and
we received $14,000 Real Estate Transfer Tax. Being a utility, they are disputing paying this
tax and are negotiating a different amount to be paid back. The Chairman entertained a
motion to authorize Solicitor Jones to initiate a Settlement Agreement. 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.
Lastly, the Chairman asked for any public comments or input. There was none.
The Chairman declared the meeting adjourned.
_____________________________ _______________________________
Kenneth F. Mickavicz, President Kristi A. Evans, Borough Secretary
Agenda
TAYLOR BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING
November 20, 2018 at 7:00 PM
Reconvened From November 14, 2018 at 7:30 PM
Held At:
Taylor Borough Municipal Building
122 Union Street
Taylor, PA 18517
• Call to Order
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Roll Call
• Public Input
• Approval of the October 10, 2018 Regular Meeting Minutes and a Special Meeting held on October 18, 2018
at Taylor Municipal Building, 122 Union Street, Taylor, PA 18517.
• Executive Session(s): Held on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 and Tuesday, November 13, 2018 immediately
following 7:30 PM Work Session.
• Old Business
• New Business
A. Consider a motion to adopt the 2019 tentative budget.
B. Consider an Ordinance No. 4 of 2018, providing that in certain fire losses the insurance proceeds to
a designated Officer of the Municipality as a portion of the insurance proceeds to be held as security
against the total cost of removing, repairing or securing the damaged building, providing for fees,
providing for penalties for violation and setting forth procedures and requirements pertaining to such
insurance proceeds and up to the implementation of Act 98 of 1992 in the Borough.
C. Read a Letter of Resignation from Officer Anthony A. Telesco, III.
D. Consider a Resolution No. 21 appointing the firm of Rainey & Rainey as Independent Auditors for
2018 Municipal Audits.
E. Consider a motion to award the surplus bid(s) to the highest bid.
1. Lot 1 – 2006 Chevrolet 2500 Pickup to Gary Kaszowski in the amount of $3,127.77.
2. Lot 2 – (2) Fisher Snow Plows to Gary Kaszowski in the amount of $1,877.77.
F. Consider a motion to appoint Nicholas A. Cassalla as a Part-Time Officer, on an as needed basis
with no guarantee of hours and with a starting hourly compensation rate and benefits in accordance
with the budget.
G. Read a Letter of Resignation from Kristi Evans, Borough Secretary, effective November 30, 2018.
H. PennEastern Engineering, Tim Holden, P.E., will present and entertain comments regarding the
Taylor Borough Pollution Reduction Plan as required by PA Dept. of Environmental Protection in
accordance with requirements of the MS4 Program (Stormwater Management).
I.
• Approval of Bills for payment (attached sheet)
• Treasurer’s Report
• Financial Report
• Recycling Report
• Committee Reports
• Mayor’s Report
• Public Input
• Adjournment
11/20/2018
12:08:52 PM
*NOTE* Any person with a disability requiring a special accommodation to attend a Council Meeting should notify
the Borough Secretary at (570) 562-1400 as early as possible, but not later than 3 business days prior to the meeting.
Taylor Borough will make every effort to provide a reasonable accommodation.
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