City Council

Taylor Borough Regular Monthly Meeting December 12, 2018 The Taylor Borough Council held its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, December 12, 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. Mayor Praschak and Chief Derenick presented Commendations to Officers Matthew Baux, Christopher Gnall, Nicholas Strenkowski, Nicholas Snyder, Eugene Mentz, Matthew Derenick, Brandon Bell, Sergeant William Roche, Michael Zuby, Brian Holland, and Taylor Dunn. President Mickavicz chaired the meeting. The chairman asked the public if they had any comments or concerns regarding the Agenda. There was none. President Mickavicz stated that everyone had the opportunity to read and review the November 14, 2018 Regular Meeting Minutes and the November 20, 2018 Reconvened Meeting Minutes which were held at the Taylor Municipal Building 122 Union Street Taylor, PA 18517 and asked if there were any corrections, additions or deletions. There were none. A Motion to accept by Councilman Tigue and seconded by Councilman McKeel. 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 Executive Sessions were held on Tuesday, November 20, 2018, Tuesday, November 27, 2018 and Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at the Taylor Municipal Building, 122 Union Street, Taylor, immediately following our Work Sessions held at 7:30 P.M., to discuss Police Department contractual issues. Under New Business, the Chairman entertained a motion to adopt the 2019 Final Budget in the amount of $3,392,557.00. Councilman Tigue explained that the budget includes Police Department and DPW Improvements and announced there would be no tax increase. A motion to accept was made by Councilman Tigue and seconded by Councilman DeAngelo. A roll call was made: Councilman DeAngelo; Yes, Councilman Fallon; Yes, Councilman Tigue; Yes, Councilman Digwood; Yes, Councilman McKeel; Yes, Councilman Mickavicz; Yes. The 2019 Budget was adopted. Next, the Chairman entertained a motion to consider Ordinance # 5 of 2018, to enact a Tax Levy Ordinance, adopting, Re-enacting and Fixing the Tax Rate for Year 2019 on Real Property Situated in the Borough of Taylor at the Tax Rate for General Brough purposes, the sum of Twenty-two and three tenths (22.300) Mills on each dollar of assessed valuation. A Motion to adopt by Councilman Tigue and seconded by Councilman McKeel. A roll call was made - Councilman DeAngelo; Yes, Councilman Fallon; Yes, Councilman Tigue; Yes, Councilman Digwood; Yes, Councilman McKeel; Yes, Councilman Mickavicz; Yes. Ordinance # 5 of 2018 was adopted. Next, the Chairman entertained a motion to Consider a motion awarding the surplus bid(s) to the highest bidder for (1) 2010 1590 XP Bandit Chipper, Caterpillar 140 DP Diesel Engine (Model 3054E) Vin #4FMUS18128R001938 awarded to Environmental Tree Services, LLC for the highest bid in the amount of $26,500.00. A motion to accept by Councilman Digwood and seconded by Councilman Tigue. A voice vote was called and all Council Members were in favor. The Motion passed. Next, the Chairman entertained a motion to consider accepting the 2018 Civil Service Annual Report. Mr. Zeleniak read the 2018 Civil Service Annual Report. There was no revenue for the year and expenditures totaled $1,175.54 submitted by James Petrunich, Civil Service Secretary. A Motion to accept by Councilman Tigue and seconded by Councilman McKeel. A voice vote was called and President Mickavicz abstained from voting due to serving on that Commission. All other Council Members were in favor. The motion passed. Next, the Chairman entertained a motion, based upon the recommendation of the Borough Planning Commission and the Borough Engineer, to grant a waiver for Section 609 D (9) of the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance pertaining to a drainage pipe size to be reduced from written fifteen (15) inches to twelve (12) for the final land development plan of The Pettit Group, LLC-Taylor Commons Lot. The Solicitor gave a detailed overview. A motion to accept by Councilman Tigue and seconded by Councilman Fallon. A Roll Call was made – Councilman DeAngelo, Yes; Councilman Fallon, Yes; Councilman Tigue, Yes; Councilman Digwood, Yes; Councilman McKeel, Yes; President Mickavicz, Yes. The motion passed. Next, the Chairman entertained a motion to authorize the President of Council to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Taylor Police Officers Association pertaining to William T. Roche substantially in the form attached hereto. The Solicitor explained Sargent Roche has requested redemption of 662 hours of vacation time together with payment of 1200 hours of current unused personal time for a total of 1862 hours. A motion to accept by Councilman McKeel and seconded by Councilman Tigue. A voice vote was called and all Council Members were in favor. The motion passed. Next, Mr. Tigue read the Approval of Bills for Payment for November 2018. Attached are the list of paid invoices and open invoices. Next, the chairman entertained a motion to pay the November 2018 Payroll in the amount of $180,067.31, November Paid Bills in the amount of $48,823.88 and November open Invoices in the amount of $65,260.91. Total Expenditures $294,152.10 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. November Payroll $180,067.31 November Paid Invoices $ 48,823.88 November Open Invoices $ 65,260.91 Total Expenditures $294,152.10 Next, Mr. Zeleniak read the Treasurer’s Report for November 2018. The Treasurer’s Report was placed on file. Treasurer’s Report November 2018 Local Service Tax $ 21,079.84 Real Estate Tax 2018 $ 3,333.42 RE Tax Delinquent 2017 $ 498.04 RE Tax Delinquent 2016 $ 1,076.54 Tax Duplicates $ 10.00 RE Transfer Tax $ 5,230.41 Earned Income Tax $113,962.72 UCC Building Permits $ 353.46 Zoning Variance Permits $ 40.00 Court Fees/Police Fines $ 5,686.16 TCC $ 358.50 Other Income $ 448.70 LLVSA Grant $ 15,000.00 Comcast $ 22,341.25 Interest $ 36.66 Total Revenue $ 189,455.70 Next, Mr. Tigue read the Financial Report for November 30, 2018. The Financial Report was placed on file. Financial Report November 30, 2018 General Account Balance $436,946.64 Real Estate Tax Account $ 4,333.47 Liquid Fuels Account Balance $212,389.07 Splash Park Account $ 35,741.35 Veteran’s Memorial Account $ 1,255.41 Hero’s Banner Account $ 2,381.62 Open Purchase Orders (PO’s) ($ 41,010.84) 10 Year General Obligation Note ($264,631.52) Escrow Funds (Taylor Commons) $ 80,006.57 Escrow Account (General) $ 11,425.09 Police Pension Fund $3,153,955.05 ESL, Inc. Escrow Account $ 448,777.67 Next, Councilman Digwood read the Recycling Report for November 2018. The Recycling Report was placed on file.  Recycling Report November - 2018 Pounds Tons Commingle 35,840 17.92 Cardboard 13,500 6.75 Paper (Mixed) 20,220 10.11 Brush 25,460 12.73 E-Cycling 0 0 Totaling 95,020 47.51 Next, Mayor Praschak presented the Mayor’s report for the month of November 2018. The Mayor advised that the Police Department responded to 456 calls for service, 2 parking tickets issued, 16 motor vehicle accidents investigated, 16 criminal complaints were filed, 22 traffic citations were issued and 1 non-traffic citations were issued. The Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program Unit (MCSAP) conducted a total of 24 commercial vehicle inspections. A total of 5 commercial vehicles were placed out of service. Revenues received for the month of November 2018: Police Reports, $270.00; Parking Tickets, $15.00; Magisterial District Court Fines, $2,090.36; Judicial Fines, $261.60; Click It or Ticket It Reimbursement, $1399.20; Buckle Up PA Reimbursement $1,650.00 Totaling - $5,686.16. The Police Department recently took delivery and placed into service a 2018 Ford F350 utility truck. This vehicle is designated as 95-6. The Vehicle will be equipped to handle motor carrier inspections, motor carrier weight enforcement, traffic control and major incidents. The Mayor’s report was placed on file. Next, the Chairman asked if any other Council Members had any topics they would like to discuss. There were none. Next, Mr. Gerard Hetman, the Lackawanna County Down Valley Municipal Coordinator (Community Relations Coordinator) from Lackawanna County announced trolley excursions with Santa and Trolley Museum events. The 911 Center is holding a public meeting with elected officials for help with reimbursement from stormwater damage. Next, Thomas Leonard, from the Public, questioned if there was any more information on the manhole cover issues that needed repair. Mr. Dixon is to follow up with information. Also Clark Robbins (Code Enforcer), Mayor Praschak and Police Department are to follow up with the Railyard. President Mickavicz advised Mr. Leonard that Council will follow up and get back to him with a response. Next, Councilman Tigue motioned to cancel the Work Session scheduled for December 25, 2018. Councilman Digwood seconded the motion. A voice vote was called and all Council Members were in favor. The work session was cancelled. Lastly, the Chairman declared the meeting adjourned. __________________________ ____________________________ Kenneth F. Mickavicz, President Kristi A. Evans, Borough Secretary CHEC CHECK INVOICE CHECK K# DATE VENDOR INVOICE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT AMOUNT Great America 23437 11 20 2018 Financial $91.00 23678907 Admin - Ricoh Copier $91.00 23438 11 20 2018 Highmark Blue Shield $27,771.93 181106136905 December 2018 Health Insurance $27,771.93 23439 11 20 2018 Leonards Auto Tags $60.00 APAY112018-01 Title For Police Sign Board VIN #118004 $60.00 NEC Corporation Of 23440 11 20 2018 America $132.49 0002161078 TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT - NOVEMBER PAYMENT $132.49 Standard Life 23441 11 20 2018 Insurance Co. $575.00 APAY111918-11 Life Insurance - December Billing $575.00 23442 11 20 2018 Leonards Auto Tags $60.00 APAY112018-03 Title For PD Light Tower VIN #004071 $60.00 23443 11 20 2018 Leonards Auto Tags $60.00 APAY112018-04 Title For PD Sign Board VIN #118075 $60.00 23444 11 20 2018 Leonards Auto Tags $60.00 APAY112018-02 Title For PD Light Tower VIN #004065 $60.00 23445 11 29 2018 James Schiavo $69.81 APAY112118-01 LANDFILL MILEAGE $69.81 23446 11 29 2018 STEPHEN GOLOSKY $1,385.49 APAY112018-02 SEWER REPAIRS 127 RINALDI $1,385.49 23447 12 06 2018 Bloomin Idiots $35.00 226596 VETERANS MEMORIAL WREATH $35.00 23448 12 06 2018 Clark Hill PLC $11,430.00 819453 PD - Grievance OT $1,620.00  offered 819452 Police Contract Negotiations $690.00 819449 General Labor $90.00 827633 PD GRIEVANCE - OVERTIME ISSUES $9,030.00 23449 12 06 2018 DGK Insurance $418.00 397572 RENEWAL - BONDS MISC. 1/15/19 TO 1/15/20 $418.00 23450 12 06 2018 Kristi Evans $170.00 APAY112918-01 WIRELESS REIMBURSEMENT OCT & NOV 2018 $170.00 PA American Water 23451 12 06 2018 Company $397.58 APAY120418-03 TCC - 10/25 TO 11/26/18 $133.59 APAY-120418-01 BORO BLDG - 10/26 TO 11/26/18 $67.60 APAY120618-03 DPW GARAGE - 10/26 TO 11/27/18 $173.44 APAY120418-02 NP - 10/19 TO 11/05/18 $22.95 23452 12 06 2018 PPL Electric Utilities $1,986.84 APAY120318-01 PRINCE & RINALDI PUMP STN - 10/26 TO 11/27/18 $57.78 APAY120418-05 214 KEYSER AVENUE REAR 10/30 TO 11/29/18 $46.00 APAY111918-03 DPW - 10-12 TO 11-12-18 $187.17 APAY111918-04 BORO BLDG - 10-12 TO 11-12-18 $268.21 APAY111918-05 TAYLOR PUMPING STATION 10-12 TO 11- 12-18 $214.73 APAY111918-06 DP - 10-12 TO 11-12-18 $246.87 APAY112918-04 Church & Cemetery 10/24 to 11/26/18 $28.20 APAY112918-06 TCC - 10/24 TO 11/26/18 $821.19 APAY120418-04 OAK & RINALDI PUMP - 10/26 TO 11/27/18 $116.69 State Workers 23453 12 06 2018 Insurance Fund $3.00 APAY112918-08 POLICY 05845679 $3.00 23454 12 06 2018 Verizon Wireless $624.07 9818890897 MONTHLY BILLING 11/23 TO 12/22/18 $624.07 23455 12 06 2018 William Dixon $232.28 APAY120618-01 MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT FINAL CHECK $232.28 Wright Express 23456 12 06 2018 Financial $3,261.39 56430027 GAS - OCTOBER $3,261.39 TOTAL GENERAL FUND CHECKS $48,823.88 INVOICE INVOICE AMOUN VENDOR INVOICE INVOICE DESCRIPTION DATE T TOTAL Anthracite Auto DPW - Water pump and pulley 2002 Chevy Exchange 80679/1 Trail Blaze 11 15 2018 $151.74 Anthracite Auto DPW - PRESTONE ANTIFREEZE FOR Exchange 80693/1 DPW GARAGE 11 15 2018 $25.86 Anthracite Auto DPW - radiator hose, hose clamps 2002 Exchange 80714/1 Chev Blazer 11 15 2018 $15.45 Anthracite Auto DPW - Used radiator and antifreeze 2002 Exchange 80732/1 Chevy blaz 11 15 2018 $88.79 Anthracite Auto DPW HEADLILGHT OIL FILTER 2002 Exchange 80875/1 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER 11 20 2018 $8.87 Anthracite Auto Exchange 80950/1 Wipers for Chiefs Car 95-4 11 29 2018 $17.98 $308.69 95-1 Tune up & Cat Replacement(not under Barber Ford 250599 warranty) 11 30 2018 $1,359.28 PD - INSPECTION 2016 FORD Barber Ford 250602 EXPLORER 11 21 2018 $489.05 $1,848.33  DPW - HANDICAP SIGN STICKERS U Bradco Supply, Inc 172674 CHANNEL SIGN POSTS 11 20 2018 $81.54 $81.54 Cintas Fire Protection Loc. F5 OF50628904 DPW - SERVICE VISIT 5533019 11 19 2018 $400.32 Cintas Fire Protection Loc. F5 OF50629296 TCC - SERVICE VISIT 11 19 2018 $214.85 $615.17 Cleveland Brothers DPW - TRAVEL TIME & MILEAGE CRANK Equipment C 7104486 NO START 11 30 2018 $171.68 $171.68 APAY111918 Comcast -07 DPW - 11/10 TO 12/09/18 11 19 2018 $122.75 APAY111918 Comcast -09 TCC - 11/15 TO 12/14/18 11 19 2018 $170.52 APAY111918 Comcast -10 TPD - 11/15 TO 12/14/18 11 19 2018 $243.35 $536.62 Community First National Bank 62215 PD - NEW FORD F150 4 X 4 LEASE 11 29 2018 $15,678.41 Text45: $15,678.41 Cristiano Welding Supply Co., S8931 DPW - WELDING RODS 12 11 2018 $16.45 Cristiano Welding Supply Co., SY10180178 OCTOBER CYLINDER RENTAL 10 31 2018 $13.00 $29.45 Crystal Clear Spring Water Co. 00201803 ADMIN - 12 (5) GALLON WATER 11/20/18 12 06 2018 $66.00 Crystal Clear Spring Water Co. 00201805 DPW - 2 (5) GALLON WATER - 11/20/18 12 06 2018 $11.00 Crystal Clear Spring Water Co. 10301806 DPW - 1 - 5 GALLON WATER 11 19 2018 $5.50 Crystal Clear Spring APAY111918 Water Co. -02 BORO BLDG - 9 (5 GALLON) WATER 11 19 2018 $49.50 $132.00 APAY120618 DIRTGRASSSNOW -02 DPW - 4 USED 17WHEELS FOR PW1 12 05 2018 $250.00 $250.00 Ehrlich 1559346 TCC PEST CONTROL - 11/27/18 11 27 2018 $52.00 $52.00 F & S Supply 35246 Blade Angle 9 ft fisher snow plow 12 03 2018 $1,329.86 $1,329.86 Fleet Pride Truck & PD - WHEEL CHOCKS FOR PD TRUCK Trailer 15335771 95-6 11 26 2018 $34.76 $34.76 APAY121018 John Cudo -02 2018 EMA COORDINATOR 4 OF 4 12 10 2018 $200.00 $200.00 DPW - VETERANS BANNERS DECKFAST Judge Lumber Co. 73684 SCREWS 11 08 2018 $26.40 $26.40 Kost Tires & Muffler 49-GS51344 95-4 (4) Snow Tires & Oil Change 11 15 2018 $589.95 Kost Tires & Muffler 49-GS51561 95-3 Oil Change & P/M 11 29 2018 $20.95 Kost Tires & Muffler 49-GS51695 95-2 Replace 1 Snow Tire 11 29 2018 $143.00 Kost Tires & Muffler 49-GS51843 95-7 (Mini Van) Oil Change & Wipers 12 03 2018 $51.95 Kost Tires & Muffler 49-GS51862 95-2 Oil Change & P/M 12 04 2018 $20.95 $826.80 APAY111618 LuAnn Krenitsky -01 TAX DUPLICATES - STRING 11 16 2018 $10.00 $10.00 Mike Ciuccoli 112118 November Mats Billing 11 29 2018 $70.00 $70.00 APAY111918 Nationwide Financial -08 PD - 2018 MMO BALANCE 11 19 2018 $17,177.62 $17,177.62 NEPA SECURITY SOLUTIONS 100 PD SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM UPGRADE 11 20 2018 $1,121.00 $1,121.00 NORTH END ELECTRIC DPW REBUILD GARAGE DOOR MOTOR SERVICE 632434 BAY - 2 11 20 2018 $81.40 $81.40 Northeast Ace Hardware 23857/1 DPW - CORD CHANNEL & COUPLING 11 20 2018 $36.77 $36.77 Northeast Inspection 2018-670 UCC Permit - 310-312 Union & 122 Union 11 30 2018 $35.00 $35.00 Onesource Fire Rescue LLC 594071-1 Case of rubber exam gloves 08 24 2018 $135.00 $135.00  PDQ Print Center, Inc. 689998 ADMIN - SELF SEAL ENVELOPES 11 20 2018 $148.00 $148.00 PennEastern GENERAL COORDINATE EMERGENCY Engineers, LLC 11-207-80 GENERATORS 11 08 2018 $140.00 PennEastern Engineers, LLC 16604 DEP MS4 PROGRAM 11 08 2018 $4,515.00 PennEastern Engineers, LLC 18-010-06 TACO BELL LAND DEVELOPMENT 11 08 2018 $175.00 $4,830.00 Pennsylvania One Call System 00000789961 OCTOBER BILLING 11 16 2018 $40.29 $40.29 Redi Care APAY112918 Physicians, Inc. -02 JAMES MUTH 10/31/18 11 29 2018 $45.00 Redi Care APAY112918 Physicians, Inc. -03 WILLIAM DIXON 10/31/18 11 29 2018 $20.00 $65.00 RMA Washes, Inc. 19012 OCTOBER CAR WASHES 11 16 2018 $98.50 RMA Washes, Inc. 2177 DPW - 100 lbs Old Gold Car Wash 11 19 2018 $116.00 $214.50 Scranton Times 82278120 2019 PROPOSED BUDGET 11 29 2018 $64.15 Scranton Times 82278460 Sale of Surplus Property 11/17/18 11 29 2018 $223.85 $288.00 Sirchie Laboratories 0371605-N Evidence Collection Bags and Boxes - PD 11 05 2018 $339.02 $339.02 Office Supplies, Janitorial Supplies - Admin, Staples Advantage 3395882942 DPW 11 08 2018 $153.05 Office Supplies, Janitorial Supplies - Admin, Staples Advantage 3395882942 DPW 11 08 2018 $35.33 Office Supplies, Janitorial Supplies - Admin, Staples Advantage 3395882942 DPW 11 08 2018 $93.62 Office Supplies, Janitorial Supplies - Admin, Staples Advantage 3395882942 DPW 11 08 2018 $99.97 Staples Advantage 3396204458 Janitorial Supplies - Borough Building 11 19 2018 $6.19 Staples Advantage 3396204458 Janitorial Supplies - Borough Building 11 19 2018 $148.92 PAPER, MARKERS, RESTROOM Staples Advantage 7208585764 CLEANER, TRASH BAGS, 11 29 2018 $60.01 PAPER, MARKERS, RESTROOM Staples Advantage 7208585764 CLEANER, TRASH BAGS, 11 29 2018 $23.74 PAPER, MARKERS, RESTROOM Staples Advantage 7208585764 CLEANER, TRASH BAGS, 11 29 2018 $23.38 PAPER, MARKERS, RESTROOM Staples Advantage 7208585764 CLEANER, TRASH BAGS, 11 29 2018 $164.66 $808.87 2 Body Armor for New Hires - M. Derenick Starr Uniform Center 126869 M. Zuby 11 19 2018 $2,300.00 $2,300.00 Steve Shannon Tire Co Inc 19006171 T-4 (4) Snow Tires 11 21 2018 $766.32 Steve Shannon Tire Co Inc 19006297 PW1 - Winter Tires 11 29 2018 $561.00 $1,327.32 RICOH/LANIER OVERAGE 10/18 TO STRATIX SYSTEMS 364224 11/17/18 11 29 2018 $8.06 Contract base rate and overage 12/10/18 to STRATIX SYSTEMS 367103 3/9/19 12 04 2018 $262.00 $270.06 TEMPLE DISPLAY HOLIDAY LIGHTS 2000 C-7 BLUE LTD 18757 TWINKLE 11 16 2018 $797.69 $797.69 ADMIN - RUBBER MAT TO COVER TRIP Tractor Supply 169126 HAZARD - 95-6 11 20 2018 $26.99 DPW - HYDRAULIC COUPLER T-4 SNOW Tractor Supply 169258 PLOW 11 20 2018 $23.48 DPW - SPREADER LIGHT T-2 1995 MACK Tractor Supply 170268 R-MODEL 11 20 2018 $32.99 Tractor Supply 171749 DPW - METAL CUT OFF WHEELS 11 29 2018 $7.49 DPW SHOP - NEW AIR HOSE AND Tractor Supply 173104 FITTING 12 04 2018 $34.97 $125.92 APAY120718 Wesley Jones -01 2018 Fire Chief 12 07 2018 $1,200.00 $1,200.00 William T. Jones, Esquire 43736 Planning Commission 8/19/18--12/6/18 12 10 2018 $477.00 $477.00 Witmer Associates, 2 Holsters & Tactical Light - M.Zuby & Inc. 1892567 M.Derenick 11 19 2018 $788.00 $788.00 Wright Express Financial 56862285 Gas Billing (Closing Date 11/30/18) 11 30 2018 $1,565.05 Wright Express 56862285 Gas Billing (Closing Date 11/30/18) 11 30 2018 $2,217.49  Financial $3,782.54 TOTAL GENERAL FUND $58,590.71 Dunmore Materials 111-20124 JEFFERSON - BASE REPAIR 11 16 2018 $351.00 $351.00 APAY112918 MAIN ST & DAVIS TRAFFIC SIGNAL 10/24 PPL Electric Utilities -05 TO 11/26/18 11 29 2018 $43.25 APAY112918 1/2 MAIN 1/2 DAVIS BRIDGE LITES 10/24 PPL Electric Utilities -07 TO 11/26/18 11 29 2018 $65.14 APAY120318 KEYSER & OAK SIGNAL - 10/26 TO PPL Electric Utilities -02 11/27/18 12 03 2018 $42.50 APAY120318 PPL Electric Utilities -03 LED STREET LIGHTS - 10/26 TO 11/27/18 12 03 2018 $6,168.31 $6,319.20 TOTAL LIQUID FUELS FUND $6,670.20 TOTAL ALL FUNDS $65,260.91