City Council

Taylor Borough Regular Monthly Meeting April 10, 2019 The Taylor Borough Council held its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 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, No; Mayor Praschak, Yes. Vice President McKeel chaired the meeting. The Councilman asked the public if they had any comments or concerns regarding the Agenda. There was none. Vice President McKeel stated that everyone had the opportunity to read and review the March 13, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes which was held at the Taylor Municipal Building, 122 Union Street Taylor, PA 18517 and asked if there were any corrections, additions or deletions. A Motion to accept by Councilman Tigue and seconded by Councilman Fallon. 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 Vice President announced to the public that Executive Sessions were held on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 and April 9, 2019 at the Taylor Municipal Building, 122 Union Street, Taylor, immediately following our Work Session held at 7:30 P.M., to discuss Personnel Issues. Under New Business, Mayor Praschak read a Proclamation honoring Nathan Smith receiving the Arrow of Light Award. Next, the Councilman entertained a motion to appoint Joseph Surridge as a Financial/Accounting Consultant and Trainer for the Borough. Total Cost is $6,000 for 2019. A motion to appoint by Councilman Tigue and seconded by Councilman DeAngelo. A voice vote was called and all Council Members were in favor. The motion passed. Next, the Councilman entertained a motion to consider Resolution # 4 of 2019, authorizing the Borough of Taylor to enter into a Cooperation Agreement with the County of Lackawanna for the Jefferson Street Storm Water Sewer Improvement Project Phase 2 and authorize the President of Council to execute any and all other documents related to the Resolution # 4 of 2019 with the County and Borough. Solicitor Jones and Borough Manager Zeleniak gave a brief overview of the Project. A roll call was made – Councilman DeAngelo, Yes; Councilman Fallon, Yes; Councilman Tigue, Yes; Councilman Digwood, Yes; Councilman McKeel, Yes. The Resolution was adopted. Next, Mr. Tigue read the Approval of Bills for Payment for March 2019. Attached are the list of paid invoices and open invoices. Next, the Councilman entertained a motion to pay the March 2019 Payroll in the amount of $117,732.34. March Paid Bills in the amount of $4,241.78 and March open Invoices in the amount of $77,924.38. Total Expenditures $199,898.50 when funds are available. 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. March Payroll $117,732.34 March Paid Invoices $ 4,241.78 March Open Invoices $ 77,924.38 Total Expenditures $199,898.50 Next, Mr. Zeleniak read the Treasurer’s Report for March 2019. The Treasurer’s Report was placed on file. Treasurer’s Report March 2019 Local Service Tax $8,787.48 2019 Real Estate Tax $0.00 RE Tax Delinquent 2018 $2,205.46 RE Tax Delinquent 2017 $ 541.64 RE Tax Delinquent 2015 $ 30.55 Tax Duplicates $1,100.00 RE Transfer Tax $2,962.78 Earned Income Tax $19,966.61 UCC Building Permits $1,907.50 Zoning Variance Permits $35.00 Court Fees/Police Fines $6,700.06 TCC $2,045.00 Other Income $494.80 Interest $82.74 Total Revenue $46,859.62 Next, Mr. Tigue read the Financial Report for March 31, 2019. The Financial Report was placed on file. Financial Report March 31, 2019 General Account Balance $207,373.58 Real Estate Tax Account $151,016.27 Liquid Fuels Account Balance $342,647.12 Splash Park Account $ 35,743.73  Veteran’s Memorial Account $ 1,315.49 Hero’s Banner Account $ 6,539.62 Open Purchase Orders (PO’s) ($ 25,758.03) 10 Year General Obligation Note ($255,943.41) Escrow Funds (Taylor Commons) $ 60,233.96 Escrow Account (General) $ 15,680.09 Police Pension Fund $3,172,282.89 ESL, Inc. Escrow Account $ 451,112.90 Next, Councilman Digwood read the Recycling Report for March 2019. The Recycling Report was placed on file. Recycling Report March - 2019 Pounds Tons Commingle 28,100 14.05 Cardboard 15,540 7.77 Paper (Mixed) 16,400 8.20 Brush (Trees) 0.000 0.00 E-Cycling 0.000 0.00 Totaling 60,040 30.02 Next, Mayor Praschak presented the Mayor’s report for the month of March 2019. The Mayor advised that the Police Department responded to 455 incidents, 15 criminal complaints filed, 14 traffic citations issued, and 2 parking tickets issued. There was a total of 28 motor vehicle accidents investigated. The Motor Vehicle Carrier Safety Assistance Program Unit conducted 9 commercial vehicle inspections – 2 of the vehicles were placed out of service for safety violations. Revenues received for the month of March 2019: Police Reports, $240.00; Parking Tickets, $105.00; Magisterial District Court Fines, $3,601.31; Judicial Fines, $409.92; Mental Health First Aid Training Reimbursement, $2,343.83; totaling $6,700.06. The Mayor’s report was placed on file. Next, Mr. Gerard Hetman, the Lackawanna County Down Valley Municipal Coordinator (Community Relations Coordinator) from Lackawanna County announced the Transfer for the Splash Park Grants was approved. An Assignment of Contract needs to be signed by Taylor Borough. Mr. Hetman spoke of upcoming events. Next, the Chairman asked if any other Council Members had any topics they would like to discuss. Councilman Tigue announced that April 27th at 9:00 a.m. the Taylor Borough, in conjunction with the new State Representative, is hosting a clean-up day; May 11th – Chicken BBQ; May 19th Taylor Fire & Rescue is hosting a Pancake Breakfast; and Councilman McKeel announced on April 13th – the Lions Club is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt at the Taylor Community Center at 12 p.m. Lastly, the Councilman declared the meeting adjourned. __________________________ ____________________________ Chuck McKeel, Vice President Kristi A. Evans, Borough Secretary CHECK INVOICE INVOICE CHECK CHECK # DATE VENDOR DESCRIPTION AMOUNT AMOUNT APAY031819-08 TCC - 23807 03 22 2019 Comcast 3/15 TO 4/14/19 $175.67 $409.26 APAY031819-09 TPD - 3/15 TO 4/14/19 $233.59 Commonwealth of APAY032219-02 2 Year 23808 03 22 2019 Pennsylvania Registration JBE0944 $74.00 $74.00 APAY032119-01 Medical Reimbursement - 1st 23809 03 22 2019 Daniel P. Zeleniak Payment 2019 $249.68 $249.68 24401138 ADMIN - RICOH MP COPIER 23810 03 22 2019 Great America Financial AGREEMENT $91.00 $91.00 APAY031819-01 1200 ALBERT CT - 11/20/18 23811 03 22 2019 PPL Electric Utilities TO 12/5/18 $23.58 $1,478.64 APAY031819-02 1200 ALBERT CT - 12/5/18 TO 1/8/19 $44.57 APAY031819-03 DP - 2/13 TO 3/14/19 $36.89 APAY031819-04 DPW - 2/13 TO 3/14/19 $227.86 APAY031819-05 BORO BLDG - 2/13 TO 3/14/19 $268.83 APAY031819-06 PUMPING STATION - 2/13 TO 3/14/19 $215.12 APAY031819-07 DP - 2/13 TO 3/14/19 $661.79 APAY032619-01 Postage 23813 03 27 2019 Reserve Account 3-26-19 $500.00 $500.00 APAY032119-01. Life 23814 03 27 2019 Standard Life Insurance Co. Insurance Billing 3/15/19 $1,439.20 $1,439.20 TOTAL GENERAL FUND CHECKS $4,241.78