City Council
Regular MeetingTaylor, PA · July 10, 2019
Minutes
Taylor Borough
Council Hearing
July 10, 2019
The Taylor Borough Council held a Public Hearing on July 10, 2019 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, Yes.
President Mickavicz chaired the meeting.
First, the Chairman stated that the reason for this hearing was to hear a
request from James J. and Michael J. Gaughan for Zone Change from
R-2 (General Residential) to C-2 (Community Commercial/CBD). The
Hearing tonight is strictly to hear moving the boundary zone over further
– a rezone from R-2 to C-2. The Hearing to vacate the alley will be held
at a later date.
Solicitor Howard Terreri gave a brief overview and turned the
presentation over to Dan Zeleniak, Borough Manager. The Solicitor
stated that this Hearing is strictly for comments and input.
Mr. Zeleniak, went over the following correspondence to enter into the
record:
• March 2, 2019 – Letter of Request for Zone Change from R-2
(General Residential) to C-2 (Community/CBD) from James J. and
Michael J. Gaughan.
• April 11, 2019 – Sketch of Proposed Zoning Change Map R-2 to C-
2 by Reilly Associates.
• April 26, 2019 – Letter from Daniel P. Zeleniak to Taylor Planning
Commission regarding James J. & Michael J. Gaughan Zone
Change request from R-2 to C-2.
• May 1, 2019 – Copy of DRAFT Minutes from Taylor Planning
Commission approving the request for the rezone.
• May 2, 2019 – Copy of correspondence from Taylor Planning
Commission approving the Zone Change request submitted by
James & Michael Gaughan from R-2 to C-2.
• May 9, 2019 – Evaluation Report from Lackawanna County
Planning Commission “No Concerns or Objections”.
• June 20, 2019 – Copy of cover letter sending attested copy of
proposed ordinance to appropriate parties.
• June 27, 2019 – Copy of Posting Sheet put on properties.
• Posting photos of area (4).
• June 20, 2019 & June 7, 2019: Copy of Affidavit, Proof of
Publication from Scranton Times Legal Ad.
• List of Use Classes for various zone districts - (Pages 3-2 through
3-7.
Next, the Chairman asked for Public input on Amending the Zoning
Ordinance and Map of the Borough of Taylor to rezone property along
Middle Street, Chambers Court & Union Street being Four (4) parcels of
land of now or formerly James J. Gaughan & Michael J. Gaughan Parcel
Numbers 16615040017, 16615040016, 16615040007 & 16615040008
and including a portion of an unnamed alley, aka “Chambers Court”, and
a portion of Middle Street. The Chairman announced that he received an
email from Attorney Thomas Geroulo who was opposed to the rezone
change and asked to be part of the record.
Next, Tom Reilly from Reilly Associates Engineering gave an overview
of the possible zone change.
Next, James Gaughan spoke on the proposed zone change.
Next, the Chairman asked everyone at the Hearing to please sign the
sign-in sheet and list your address for the record and asked if anyone
would like to speak from the Public.
The following people spoke from the Public who were All opposed to the
zone change – Jim Walters, Alex Balsar, Robyn Walters, Susan
Moholland (translated), and Dylan Bonitz.
The Chairman announced that the Hearing will have to be recessed to
open the Council Meeting scheduled for 7:30 P.M. A motion to recess
for 5 minutes was made by Councilman Tigue and seconded by
Councilman McKeel. All Council Members were in favor and a Recess
was called.
The Meeting was reconvened at 7:40 P.M.
The Chairman asked if there was anyone else from the Public who
would like to speak. Paul Perry, who represents The American Legion
and himself. He resides at 111 Union Street and voiced his opposition
to the rezone change and then read a letter from the Commander and
President of the Legion who also opposed the rezone change.
Next, Michael Gaughan spoke regarding the possible rezone change
and business development.
The Chairman entertained a motion to adjourn the Hearing. Motion to
adjourn was made by Councilman Tigue and seconded by Councilman
Fallon. All Council Members were in favor and the Hearing was
adjourned.
__________________________ ____________________________
Kenneth F. Mickavicz, President Kristi A. Evans, Borough Secretary
Taylor Borough
Regular Monthly Meeting
July 10, 2019
The Taylor Borough Council held its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday,
July 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, Yes; Mayor Praschak,
Yes.
President Mickavicz chaired the meeting. The Chairman asked for a recess
to continue the Hearing from 7:00 P.M. A motion by Councilman Tigue and
seconded by Councilman McKeel. All Council Members were in favor and
the meeting was recessed.
The Council Meeting Reconvened and was called to order at 7:55 P.M.
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 asked the Public if they had any comments or concerns
regarding the Agenda. Jim Walters, Dylan Bonitz and Robyn Walters spoke
on their opposition to the rezone change.
President Mickavicz stated that everyone had the opportunity to read and
review the June 12, 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 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, President Mickavicz announced to the public that an
Executive Session was held on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at the Taylor Municipal
Building, 122 Union Street, Taylor, immediately following the 7:30 P.M. Work
Session to discuss Police/Personnel matter with the Solicitor, Borough
Manager and Mayor.
Next, President Mickavicz entertained a motion to Adopt Ordinance # 2 of
2019, Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Map of the Borough of Taylor to
rezone, from R-2 General Residential to C-2 Community Commercial/CBD,
Property along Middle Street, Chambers Court and Union Street being four
parcels of land of now or formerly James J. Gaughan and Michael J.
Gaughan and James J. Gaughan and identified as Parcel Number
16615040017, 16615040016, 16615040007, and 16615040008 and including
a portion of an unnamed Alley, aka Chambers Court and a portion of Middle
Street, all such rezoned lands containing approximately 20,220 square feet,
more or less. A motion 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 Ordinance # 2 of 2019 was
adopted.
Next, President Mickavicz entertained a motion to approve a request from
Kristi Evans for maximum time allowed for 2019 under the Borough FMLA
Policy. 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 passed.
Next, Mr. Tigue read the Approval of Bills for Payment for June 2019.
Attached are the list of paid invoices and open invoices.
Next, President Mickavicz entertained a motion to pay the June 2019 Payroll
in the amount of $149,077.14. June Paid Bills in the amount of $66,392.44
and June open Invoices in the amount of $130,534.67. Total Expenditures
$346,004.25 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.
June Payroll $149,077.14
June Paid Invoices $ 66,392.44
June Open Invoices $130,534.67
Total Expenditures $346.004.25
Next, Mr. Zeleniak read the Treasurer’s Report for June 2019. The
Treasurer’s Report was placed on file.
Treasurer’s Report
June 2019
Local Service Tax $ 5,148.80
2019 Real Estate Tax $ 22,351.00
RE Tax Delinquent 2018 $ 2,992.43
RE Tax Delinquent 2017 $ 1,186.42
Tax Duplicates $120.00
RE Transfer Tax $2,444.41
Earned Income Tax $12,131.83
UCC Building Permits $154.50
Zoning Variance Permits $329.50
Court Fees/Police Fines $5,475.31
TCC $2,016.50
Derenick Park $250.00
Other Income $1,000.00
Interest $81.82
Total Revenue $55,682.52
Next, Mr. Tigue read the Financial Report for June 30, 2019. The Financial
Report was placed on file.
Financial Report
June 30, 2019
General Account Balance $592,710.49
Real Estate Tax Account $ 1,000.27
Liquid Fuels Account Balance $336,661.64
Splash Park Account $ 35,745.52
Veteran’s Memorial Account $ 1,185.55
Hero’s Banner Account $ 7,584.62
Open Purchase Orders (PO’s) ($ 17,136.60)
10 Year General Obligation Note ($249,407.06)
Escrow Funds (Taylor Commons) $ 60,238.52
Escrow Account (General) $ 1,255.00
Police Pension Fund $3,199,790.28
ESL, Inc. Escrow Account $ 453,419.73
Next, Councilman Digwood read the Recycling Report for June 2019. The
Recycling Report was placed on file.
Recycling Report
June - 2019
Pounds Tons
Commingle 24,160 12.08
Cardboard 33,140 16.57
Paper (Mixed) 2,660 1.33
Brush (Trees) 20,440 10.22
Totaling 80,400 40.20
Next, Mayor Praschak presented the Mayor’s report for the month of June
2019. The Mayor advised that the Police Department responded to 438 calls
for service, 4 criminal complaints filed, 31 traffic citations issued, 3 non-traffic
citations issued and 26 Parking Tickets Issued. There was a total of 16 motor
vehicle accidents investigated.
The Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program Unit inspected 11 commercial
vehicles in the month of June. Five (5) of the commercial vehicles were
placed out of service due to safety issues.
Quality of Life complaints: 15 complaints investigated, 3 abandoned vehicles
were removed, 4 Quality of Life violations were issued, 2 state citations
issued for failing to comply with the violation notice and 1 DUI arrest while
investigating a Quality of Life complaint.
Revenues received for the month of June 2019: Police Reports, $285.00;
Magisterial District Court Fines, $1,295.01; Judicial Fines, $326.55; Buckle
Up PA Reimbursement, $1,935.44; Parking Tickets, $140.00; PA State Police
Fines $1,493.31 - Totaling $5,475.31
The Mayor’s report was placed on file.
Next, President Mickavicz asked Council if there were any further comments
– none noted. President Mickavicz asked the Public if they had any
comments. A Resident from 119 W. High Street asked about Pond Street
Paving – South Side of Pond Street. Another Resident pointed out potholes
on Middle Street. President Mickavicz informed the Residents they will have
the DPW look into the matter. Other Residents asked about Rain water
drainage on Vine, Walnut and Mackie Lane. President Mickavicz informed
Residents that Taylor changed some storm sewers in the past, but will take
another look at the problem and Mr. Zeleniak will reach out to Engineering
Company regarding the rain water issue.
Next, Mr. Gerard Hetman, the Lackawanna County Down Valley Municipal
Coordinator (Community Relations Coordinator) from Lackawanna County
spoke of the upcoming events in the Community.
Lastly, the Councilman declared the meeting adjourned.
__________________________ ____________________________
Kenneth F. Mickavicz, President Kristi A. Evans, Borough Secretary
INVOICE CHECK
CHECK
CHECK # DATE VENDOR INVOICE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT AMOUNT
24040 06 17 2019 Comcast APAY061219-03 DPW - 6/10/19 to 7/9/19 $151.52 $436.17
APAY061219-04 Boro Bldg - 6/9/19 to
7/8/19 $284.65
401744 Inland Marine Comm - 2nd
24041 06 17 2019 DGK Insurance Installment of 2 $3,024.00 $3,319.00
401749 Comp General Liability - 2nd
Installment of 2 $295.00
APAY061419-01 LF Inspector - 5/24 to
24042 06 17 2019 James Schiavo 6/6/19 $84.97 $84.97
24043 06 17 2019 NEC Corporation Of America 2218840 NEC SV9100 System $132.49 $132.49
APAY061719-02 6/1/19 Diane Haduk
24044 06 17 2019 Nicholas Strenkoski School of Dance Show $110.00 $110.00
APAY061719-01 6/1/19 Diane Haduk
24045 06 17 2019 Robert Zuby School of Dance Show $110.00 $110.00
APAY061919-02 2019 PA Association
24046 06 19 2019 James Digwood Conference Mileage Reimburseme $127.60 $127.60
24047 06 19 2019 LuAnn Krenitsky APAY052319-01 Tax Duplicates $640.00 $640.00
APAY061919-03 Installment 7 of 11 2019
24048 06 19 2019 State Workers Insurance Fund Including Audit Premium $25,104.00 $25,104.00
APAY062019-03 2019 Medical
Reimbursement Remaining Balance
24049 06 20 2019 Darrell A. Digwood $397. $57.16 $57.16
24050 06 20 2019 Great America Financial 24905517 Ricoh MP C2003 Copier $91.00 $91.00
190503092228 June 2019 Medical
24051 06 20 2019 Highmark Blue Shield Insurance $28,676.83 $28,676.83
APAY061919-01 2019 PA Association of
24052 06 20 2019 James Digwood Boroughs Conference Hotel R $458.03 $458.03
APAY062019-02 6/6/19 Kindergarten
24053 06 20 2019 James Johnson Graduation $75.00 $75.00
APAY062019-01 6/6/19 Kindergarten
24054 06 20 2019 Nicholas Strenkoski Graduation $75.00 $75.00
3308914326 Postage Meter - 3/30/19 to
24055 06 20 2019 Pitney Bowes, Inc. 6/29/19 $159.57 $159.57
24056 06 20 2019 Scranton Animal Associ Inc.. APAY061219-01 Donation - Cats $700.00 $700.00
APAY062119-05 TCC - 6/15/19 TO
24057 06 28 2019 Comcast 7/14/19 $175.65 $409.17
APAY062119-06 TPD - 6/15/19 TO
7/14/19 $233.52
APAY062619-02 2019 Uniform
24058 06 28 2019 David Jenkins Allowance Payment 2 of 2 $200.00 $200.00
APAY062419-05 Landfill Inspector
24059 06 28 2019 James Schiavo Mileage - 144.4 Miles $83.75 $83.75
APAY062619-03 2019 Uniform
24060 06 28 2019 James V. Muth Allowance Payment 2 of 2 $200.00 $200.00
APAY062619-08 2nd Quarter 2019 EMA
24061 06 28 2019 John Cudo Coordinator $200.00 $200.00
APAY062619-05 2019 Uniform
24062 06 28 2019 John J. Harrison Allowance Payment 2 of 2 $200.00 $200.00
APAY062619-01 2019 Uniform
24063 06 28 2019 Joseph Iacovazzi Allowance Payment 2 of 2 $200.00 $200.00
APAY062619-07 2019 Uniform
24064 06 28 2019 Kyle McKeel Allowance Payment 2 of 2 $200.00 $200.00
APAY062619-06 2019 Uniform
24065 06 28 2019 MICHAEL DERENICK Allowance Payment 2 of 2 $200.00 $200.00
APAY062619-04 2019 Uniform
24066 06 28 2019 Paul Harrison Allowance Payment 2 of 2 $200.00 $200.00
APAY062119-03 PUMPING STATION -
24067 06 28 2019 PPL Electric Utilities 5/15 TO 6/14/19 $194.30 $1,078.27
APAY062119-04 Boro Bldg - 5/15 to
6/14/19 $362.97
APAY062119-01 DP - 5/15 TO 6/14/19 $345.54
APAY062119-02 DPW - 5/15 TO 6/14/19 $175.46
APAY062419-04 Life Insurance 6/14/19
24068 06 28 2019 Standard Life Insurance Co. Billing $795.20 $795.20
24069 06 28 2019 United Concordia 145398253 July 2019 Dental Insurance $1,331.39 $1,331.39
APAY070319-04 Buffalo Training Meal
24070 07 03 2019 Brian M Holland Reimbursement $293.16 $293.16
APAY070319-02 6/13/19 Riverside
24071 07 03 2019 Eugene A. Mentz Graduation $75.00 $75.00
APAY070319-01 Buffalo Training Meal
24072 07 03 2019 Nicholas Snyder Reimbursements $294.68 $294.68
APAY070319-03 6/13/19 Riverside
24073 07 03 2019 Nicholas Strenkoski Graduation $75.00 $75.00
PR517195 Automatic Invoice From
8874 06 20 2019 Aflac Payroll $98.05 $98.05
PR517196 Automatic Invoice From
8875 06 20 2019 Highmark Blue Shield Payroll $92.31 $92.31
PR517191 Automatic Invoice From
8876 06 20 2019 Nationwide Financial Payroll $728.62 $728.62
PR517194 Automatic Invoice From
8877 06 20 2019 PSSU Payroll $149.55 $149.55
PR517192 Automatic Invoice From
8878 06 20 2019 PA SCDU Payroll $144.92 $144.92
PR517193 Automatic Invoice From
8879 06 20 2019 Pennstar Bank Payroll $140.00 $140.00
INVOICE INVOICE
VENDOR INVOICE INVOICE DESCRIPTION DATE AMOUNT TOTAL
Alectus Technology Boro - Move Server, Qtrly Billling, Security
Group, LLC 4890 Servi 06 30 2019 $651.00 $1,566.00
Alectus Technology PD - Quarterly Billing Jul/Aug/Sept - Server
Group, LLC 4891 Check 06 30 2019 $915.00
APAY0705 Sampson St, Reynolds, Sibley, 1145
All American Rooter 19-02 Reynolds, Vine 06 09 2019 $4,650.00 $8,575.00
APAY0705 Sampson St, Reynolds, Sibley, 1145
All American Rooter 19-02 Reynolds, Vine 06 09 2019 $800.00
APAY0705
All American Rooter 19-03 Reynolds, Vine - June 20-June 26, 2019 07 05 2019 $2,625.00
APAY0705
All American Rooter 19-03 Reynolds, Vine - June 20-June 26, 2019 07 05 2019 $500.00
Bartron Supply, Inc. 01-182892 TCC - Drive Belt for TCC John Deere Mower 06 21 2019 $27.96 $27.96
Building Inspection 0100-0120-
Underwrite 041415 Permit Inspections before 5/31/19 05 31 2019 $467.25 $467.25
Canada Dry / Royal
Crown Co. 1103213 TCC - Drinks for Vending Machines - 6/13/19 06 13 2019 $72.85 $72.85
PD - Tonneau Cover for 95-3 2018 Ford F-
Capital One Bank 187547 150 05 29 2019 $1,928.00 $6,587.22
APAY0514
Capital One Bank 19-03 Billling - 3/29/19 TO 4/28/19 04 28 2019 $8.75
APAY0514
Capital One Bank 19-03 Billling - 3/29/19 TO 4/28/19 04 28 2019 $475.00
APAY0514
Capital One Bank 19-03 Billling - 3/29/19 TO 4/28/19 04 28 2019 ($313.90)
APAY0514
Capital One Bank 19-03 Billling - 3/29/19 TO 4/28/19 04 28 2019 $5.15
APAY0514
Capital One Bank 19-03 Billling - 3/29/19 TO 4/28/19 04 28 2019 $105.99
APAY0514
Capital One Bank 19-03 Billling - 3/29/19 TO 4/28/19 04 28 2019 $1,436.00
APAY0514
Capital One Bank 19-03 Billling - 3/29/19 TO 4/28/19 04 28 2019 $135.00
APAY0514
Capital One Bank 19-03 Billling - 3/29/19 TO 4/28/19 04 28 2019 $24.77
APAY0514
Capital One Bank 19-03 Billling - 3/29/19 TO 4/28/19 04 28 2019 $207.13
APAY0607
Capital One Bank 19-01 Billing 4/29/19 to 5/28/19 05 28 2019 $25.50
APAY0607
Capital One Bank 19-01 Billing 4/29/19 to 5/28/19 05 28 2019 $41.28
APAY0607
Capital One Bank 19-01 Billing 4/29/19 to 5/28/19 05 28 2019 $14.03
APAY0607
Capital One Bank 19-01 Billing 4/29/19 to 5/28/19 05 28 2019 $1,963.88
APAY0607
Capital One Bank 19-01 Billing 4/29/19 to 5/28/19 05 28 2019 $51.93
APAY0607
Capital One Bank 19-01 Billing 4/29/19 to 5/28/19 05 28 2019 $14.04
APAY0607
Capital One Bank 19-01 Billing 4/29/19 to 5/28/19 05 28 2019 $154.72
APAY0607
Capital One Bank 19-01 Billing 4/29/19 to 5/28/19 05 28 2019 $80.56
APAY0607
Capital One Bank 19-01 Billing 4/29/19 to 5/28/19 05 28 2019 $229.39
DPW - Tailllight Assembly 2002 Cross
Cee Kay Auto 99RF4255 Country Trler 06 13 2019 $11.26 $57.90
DPW - Taillight Bulbs PW-6 2005 Chevrolet
Cee Kay Auto 99RF4988 2500 06 14 2019 $6.20
DPW - Door Hinge Pin Kit -2005 Chevy
Cee Kay Auto 99RF5353 Silverado2500 06 14 2019 $15.87
DPW - Rear Brake Pads - 2002 Chevrolet
Cee Kay Auto 99RG8056 Trailblazer 06 28 2019 $24.57
Central Clay Products,
Inc. 906630 DPW - Spare Sewer Lid and Frame 06 26 2019 $335.76 $335.76
Clark Hill PLC 882034 Police Department 06 11 2019 $360.00 $8,190.00
Clark Hill PLC 882045 PD - Police Contract Negotiations 06 11 2019 $7,830.00
Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania 1104106 2019 Chapter 302 Annual Service Fee 07 05 2019 $65.00 $65.00
PD - 2015 Ford SUV - 95-1 Replace
Cottman Transmission 1-406397 Transmission 05 17 2019 $2,900.00 $2,900.00
Cristiano Welding Supply SY5190017
Co., 2 Cylinder Rental - 5/31/19 05 31 2019 $13.00 $13.00
Croker Custom Graphics
Inc 16045 PD - Equipment Vinyl ID Tags 04 23 2019 $189.00 $189.00
APAY0708
DCED 19-01 April - June 2019 - Permits 07 08 2019 $58.50 $58.50
Dixon Sealer & Supply, DPW - Marathon Thermo Coupler for 2007
Inc. 5731 Tar Buggy 06 18 2019 $49.50 $159.00
Dixon Sealer & Supply,
Inc. 5760 DPW - White Line Paint for Vas Car Lines 06 27 2019 $109.50
Dunmore Materials 111-20736 Ticket #00240131 Borough Wide Potholes 06 20 2019 $116.05 $1,330.45
Dunmore Materials 111-20958 Borough Wide Potholes - 1 Ticket 05 20 2019 $110.00
DPW - Davis St Patching, Borough Wide
Dunmore Materials 111-21006 Patching 05 25 2019 $496.65
DPW - Patching Boro Wide - Center St &
Dunmore Materials 111-21058 Riley, Unio 05 31 2019 $217.80
Dunmore Materials 111-21128 1 Ticket - Borough Wide Patching 06 05 2019 $136.95
Dunmore Materials 111-21169 DPW- Borough Wide Patching 06 10 2019 $253.00
Eckert Seamans, LLC 1487064 PD - Policy Review 06 12 2019 $19.35 $6,312.35
Eckert Seamans, LLC 1487065 Police Healthcare Grievance 06 12 2019 $4,524.00
Eckert Seamans, LLC 1487066 General Employee Issues 06 12 2019 $1,769.00
Ehrlich 2953436 Boro Bldg Pest Maintenance - 5/17/19 05 17 2019 $53.00 $213.00
Ehrlich 3390848 Boro Bldg - 6/21/19 Pest Maintenance 06 21 2019 $53.00
Ehrlich 3390849 Library - General Pest Maintenance 6/21/19 06 21 2019 $53.00
Ehrlich 3412576 TCC - Pest Maintenance - 6/25/19 Billing 06 25 2019 $54.00
F & S Supply 39816 DPW - Weed Wacker Heads (3) 06 27 2019 $95.67 $95.67
PATAY138
Fastenal Company 679 DPW - 100 Sand Bags 06 10 2019 $49.29 $97.19
PayTay138
Fastenal Company 952 DPW - Grinder Wheels 06 20 2019 $23.34
PayTay139
Fastenal Company 098 DPW - Sign Bolts 06 27 2019 $4.67
PayTay139 DPW - 3 Pairs Safety Glasses, 3 Pairs Clear
Fastenal Company 150 Safety 06 28 2019 $19.89
DPW - Remove & Replace ECU and
Five Star Equipment, Inc. W06003 Reprogram Backhoe 06 21 2019 $1,869.16 $1,869.16
G.F. Edwards, Inc. 20638 Boro Bldg - Concrete Pad for Generator 06 30 2019 $255.00 $255.00
Galdieri Electrical Dist. 182450 DPW - Derenick Park Playground Light 05 22 2019 $24.00 $24.00
Great America Financial 25089787 Ricoh MP C2003 Copier - 7/1/19 Billing 07 01 2019 $91.00 $91.00
Greater Scranton
Chamber Comm. 31257 Membership 7/1/19 to 6/30/20 06 14 2019 $370.00 $370.00
190605353
Highmark Blue Shield 157 July 2019 Health Insurance 07 05 2019 $28,861.45 $28,861.45
Industrial Electronics Inc. 114637 DPW - Portable Radio for DPW Director 06 27 2019 $290.63 $290.63
DPW - Service Call Radio in F150 Voltage
Jalvo Inc 02934 Drops 06 19 2019 $80.00 $80.00
APAY0705
James Schiavo 19-01 Mileage 6/21 to 7/4/19 07 05 2019 $81.32 $81.32
Judge Lumber Co. 77089 DPW - DP 06 05 2019 $51.93 $184.27
Judge Lumber Co. 77089 DPW - DP 06 05 2019 $101.05
Boro Bldg - Drylok, Paint Brushes for Utility
Judge Lumber Co. 77561 Room 06 28 2019 $31.29
Keystone Quarry, Inc. 742141 DPW - Stone for Library Shed 06 05 2019 $26.44 $64.66
Keystone Quarry, Inc. 742277 DPW - 2.64 Tons Sand For Sandbags 06 10 2019 $38.22
49-
Kost Tires & Muffler GS55812 95-2 Control Arms 06 19 2019 $801.43 $1,541.43
49-
Kost Tires & Muffler GS55966 PD - 95-3 2018 Ford F-150 4 New Tires 06 24 2019 $740.00
Lunger Monument
Designs 494 4 Pavers for Vet Project 05 23 2019 $200.00 $200.00
M & M Plumbing, Heating, APAY0624 TCC - Change In Line Filters - TCC Steam &
Inc. 19-01 Daycare 06 13 2019 $35.00 $410.00
M & M Plumbing, Heating, APAY0624 TCC - Monthly PM - Steam Shower Flush
Inc. 19-02 6/13/19 06 13 2019 $30.00
M & M Plumbing, Heating, APAY0624 TCC - Library Replace Sensor Part Ladies
Inc. 19-03 Room Lav 06 13 2019 $345.00
Mike Ciuccoli 61919 Boro Bldg - Mat Rental - 6/19/19 06 19 2019 $70.00 $70.00
Muldoon Window, Door &
Awning 062819 Boro Bldg - 3 Windows 06 28 2019 $900.00 $900.00
Northeast Inspection 2019-387 June Inspections 06 28 2019 $106.00 $106.00
PA American Water APAY0701
Company 19-08 BORO BLDG - 5/23/19 TO 6/23/19 06 28 2019 $15.42 $359.06
PA American Water APAY0701
Company 19-09 TCC - 5/23/19 TO 6/24/19 06 28 2019 $120.16
PA American Water APAY0701
Company 19-10 DPW - 5/22/19 TO 6/25/19 06 28 2019 $223.48
PennEastern Engineers,
LLC 11-207-86 General - Feltsville and Collliery Subdivision 06 19 2019 $350.00 $2,345.00
PennEastern Engineers,
LLC 17052 DEP MS4 Program 06 19 2019 $1,925.00
PennEastern Engineers,
LLC 18-055-09 Jefferson St Storm Sewer Project, Phase 2 06 19 2019 $70.00
APAY0701 Prince & Rinaldi Pump Station - 5/30/19 to
PPL Electric Utilities 19-01 6/28/19 06 28 2019 $52.59 $671.92
APAY0701
PPL Electric Utilities 19-04 Church & Cemetery - 5/28/19 to 6/26/19 06 26 2019 $27.58
APAY0701
PPL Electric Utilities 19-05 TCC - 5/28/19 TO 6/26/19 06 26 2019 $591.75
S5127247.0 DPW - 1143-1145 Loomis Ave Catch Basin
R. J. Walker 02 Repair 06 26 2019 $35.65 $35.65
Redi Care Physicians, APAY0612
Inc. 19-05. James Muth Testing - 5/13/19 05 29 2019 $55.00 $55.00
Richard Mellow Corp. 052319 Taylor Library Pole - Repaired 05 23 2019 $3,400.00 $15,960.00
Richard Mellow Corp. 450 DPW - Install Kohler Generator Set 06 24 2019 $12,560.00
Rite-Temp Associates,
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RMA Washes, Inc. 19185 May Billing 06 07 2019 $240.00 $240.00
Scranton Times 82345757 Hearing and Meeting Notice 7/10/19 07 02 2019 $510.50 $510.50
DPW - Spray Nozzle tip & Pump Oil - Line
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Sherwin-Williams 9949-3 DPW - New Spray Tip Guard for Line Painter 06 28 2019 $22.09
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722052557
Staples Advantage 6 Janitorial Supplies - DPW & TCC 06 18 2019 $72.13
722052557
Staples Advantage 6 Janitorial Supplies - DPW & TCC 06 18 2019 $224.28
State Workers Insurance APAY0708
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Steve Shannon Tire Co
Inc 19009090 DPW - Case of DEF Fluid 06 11 2019 $19.50 $269.10
Steve Shannon Tire Co DPW - New Right Front Tire PW-5 2009
Inc 19009229 GMC Sierra 06 19 2019 $141.70
Steve Shannon Tire Co DPW - PW-1 Winter Tires Mounted &
Inc 19009250 Balanced on Spar 06 21 2019 $67.80
Steve Shannon Tire Co DPW - Def Fluid for T-7 2016 Mack & PW-3
Inc 19009345 2017 Ford 06 26 2019 $19.50
Steve Shannon Tire Co
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PD - 95-1 - Replaced AC Motor, Replaced
Total Fleet Services, LLC 15673 Rear Hatch 06 05 2019 $665.29 $665.29
Tractor Supply 209080 DPW - Bar and Chain Oil, Sawz All Blade Kit 06 14 2019 $41.28 $114.23
Tractor Supply 209866 DPW - 2 Gallons of 50/50 Anti-freeze 06 17 2019 $22.98
DPW - Orange Construction Fence for
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Tractor Supply 212064 DPW - Carb/Brake Cleaner for Garage 06 28 2019 $6.98
DPW - Low Coolant Sensor Fixed - 2016
Triple Cities Acquisition 907272 Mack Tera Pr 06 11 2019 $54.32 $328.04
Triple Cities Acquisition 908784 DPW - Cab Cleaner for DPW Vehicles 06 13 2019 $16.33
DPW - Inspection, Replaced Hydraulic Hose
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983263385
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983263385
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983263385
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983263385
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APAY0515
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APAY0701 KEYSER AND OAK SIGNAL - 5/30/19 TO
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APAY0701
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APAY0701 Main St Tflt @ Davis St/Traf Signl 5/28/19 to
PPL Electric Utilities 19-06 6/26 06 26 2019 $42.43
APAY0701 Main St - 1/2 Davis Bridge Lites - 5/28/19 to
PPL Electric Utilities 19-07 6/26 06 26 2019 $52.08
Veterans Banners - Rodflex Bracket Kits,
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$130,53
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Agenda
TAYLOR BOROUGH COUNCIL HEARING
Zoning Amendment
July 10, 2019 (7:00 P.M.)
AGENDA
• Call to Order
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Roll Call
• Borough presentation of related information
A. March 2, 2019: Letter of Request for Zone Change from R-2 (General
Residential) to C-2 (Community Commercial/CBD), from the James J.
& Michael J. Gaughan;
B. April 11, 2019: Sketch of Proposed Zoning Change Map R-2 to C-2 by
Reilly Associates;
C. April 26, 2019 Letter from Daniel P. Zeleniak to Taylor Planning
Commission Re: James J. & Michael J. Gaughan Zone Change request
from R-2 to C-2;
D. May 1, 2019: Copy of DRAFT Minutes from Taylor Planning
Commission approving the request for the rezone;
E. May 2, 2019: Copy of correspondence from Taylor Planning
Commission approving the Zone Change request submitted by James
& Michael Gaughan from R-2 to C-2.
F. May 9, 2019: Evaluation Report from Lackawanna County Planning
Commission. “ No Concerns or Objections”;
G. June 20, 2019: Copy of cover Letter sending attested copy of proposed
Ordinance to appropriate parties;
H. June 27, 2019: Copy of Posting Sheet;
I. Posting photos of area (4);
J. June 20, 2019 & June 7, 2019: Copy of Affidavit, Proof of Publication
from Scranton Times;
K. List of Use Classes for various zone districts (Pages 3-2 through 3-7);
L.
• Public input on Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Map of the Borough of
Taylor to re-zone property along Middle St., Chambers Ct., & Union St. being Four (4)
parcels of land of now or formerly James J. Gaughan & Michael J. Gaughan Parcel
Numbers 16615040017, 16615040016, 16615040007 & 16615040008 and including a
portion of an unnamed alley, aka “Chambers Court”, and a portion of Middle St. from:
• R-2 General Residential to C-2 Community Commercial/CBD) all such
rezoned lands containing approximately 20,200 SF, more or less.
• Adjournment
TAYLOR BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING
July 10, 2019 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 June 12, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes held at the Taylor Municipal Building, 122 Union
Street, Taylor, PA 18517.
• Executive Session(s): Held on Tuesday, July 9, 2019, immediately following the 7:30 PM Work Session.
• Old Business
• New Business
A. Consider a motion to Adopt Ordinance #2 of 2019, Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Map of the
Borough of Taylor to rezone, from R-2 General Residential to C-2 Community Commercial/CBD,
Property along Middle Street, Chambers Court and Union Street being four parcels of land of now or
formerly James J. Gaughan and Michael J. Gaughan and James J. Gaughan and identified as Parcel
Number 16615040017, 16615040016, 16615040007 and 16615040008 and including a portion of an
unnamed Alley, AKA Chambers Court and a portion of Middle Street, all such rezoned lands
containing approximately 20,220 square feet, more or less.
B. Consider a motion to approve a request from Kristi Evans for maximum time allowed for 2019
under the Borough FMLA Policy.
C.
• Approval of Bills for payment (attached sheet)
• Treasurer’s Report
• Financial Report
• Recycling Report
• Committee Reports
• Mayor’s Report
• Public Input
• Adjournment
7/9/2019
10:57:07 AM
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