City Council

Taylor Borough Regular Monthly Meeting October 9, 2019 The Taylor Borough Council held its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, October 9, 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. President Mickavicz asked the Public if they had any comments or concerns regarding the Agenda. There were none. President Mickavicz stated that everyone had the opportunity to read and review the September 11, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes, September 24, 2019 Public Hearing Minutes and September 24, 2019 Special 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. None noted. 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. The meeting minutes were approved as presented. Under Old Business, President Mickavicz announced to the Public that an Executive Session was held on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at the Taylor Municipal Building, 122 Union Street, Taylor, immediately following the 7:30 P.M. Work Sessions to discuss Personnel matters involving DPW Contract and Police Matter with the Solicitor. Next, President Mickavicz entertained a motion to Adopt Resolution # 13 of 2019, amending Resolution # 5 of 2019 and Resolution # 7 of 2019, approving the transfer of Restaurant Liquor License No. R-3103 (LID 62980), from Jay and Z, LLC, 912 S. Main Street, Old Forge PA 18518 to the Borough of Taylor amending prior Resolutions. (Initially the applicant had 601 listed as the address – the property description on tax map was listed as 610. LCB stated that it’s 601). A motion was made by Councilman Tigue and seconded by Councilman Digwood. A voice vote was called and all Council Members were in favor. Resolution # 13 was adopted. Next, President Mickavicz entertained a motion to accept a donation from Walmart in the amount of $3,000. The Chief applied for a Grant from the Police Department. A motion by Councilman McKeel and seconded by Councilman DeAngelo. A voice vote was called and all Council Members were in favor. The motion passed. Next, President Mickavicz entertained a motion to deny the Taylor Police Officers Association Grievance that deals with scheduling/shifts. Per the Solicitor’s recommendation and outside Legal Counsel, Council was advised accordingly. A motion to deny by Councilman Tigue and seconded by Councilman Fallon. A voice vote was called and all Council Members were in favor. The motion passed. Next, Councilman Tigue read the Approval of Bills for Payment for September 2019. Attached are the list of paid invoices and open invoices. Next, President Mickavicz entertained a motion to pay the September 2019 Payroll in the amount of $116,351.54. September General Fund Paid Bills in the amount of $147,205.70 and September open Invoices in the amount of $165,222.14. September Liquid Fuels Paid Bills $10,818.54 and September Liquid Fuels Open Invoices in the amount of $8,559.19. Total Expenditures $448,157.11 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. September Payroll $116,351.54 September General Fund Paid Bills $147,205.70 September General Fund Open Invoices $165,222.14 September Liquid Fuels Paid Bills $ 10,818.54 September Liquid Fuels Open Invoices $ 8,559.19 Total Expenditures $448,157.11 Next, Mr. Zeleniak read the Treasurer’s Report for September 2019. The Treasurer’s Report was placed on file. Treasurer’s Report September 2019 Local Service Tax $4,696.54 RE Tax Delinquent 2018 $476.09 RE Tax Delinquent 2017 $1,275.10 RE Tax Delinquent 2016 $335.20 Tax Duplicates $150.00 RE Transfer Tax $6,783.09 Earned Income Tax $5,913.42 UCC Building Permits $3,955.65 Zoning Variance Permits $365.00 Court Fees/Police Fines $3,299.17 Civil Service $780.00 TCC $2,802.00 Derenick Park $555.00 Other Income $3,859.93 Intergovernmental Revenue $10,015.58 Pension State Aid $102,409.98 Fire Relief Aid $31,210.65 Interest $77.36 Total Revenue $178,959.76 Next, Mr. Tigue read the Financial Report for September 30, 2019. The Financial Report was placed on file.  Financial Report September 30, 2019 General Account Balance $651,665.92 Real Estate Tax Account $ 12,684.00 Liquid Fuels Account Balance $297,190.99 Splash Park Account $ 30,747.20 Veteran’s Memorial Account $ 1,005.61 Hero’s Banner Account $ 2,536.94 Open Purchase Orders (PO’s) ($901.21) 10 Year General Obligation Note ($242,800.15) Escrow Funds (Taylor Commons) $ 60,243.07 Escrow Account (General) $ 2,255.00 Police Pension Fund $3,130,034.56 ESL, Inc. Escrow Account $ 456,364.73 Next, Councilman Digwood read the Recycling Report for September 2019. The Recycling Report was placed on file. Recycling Report September - 2019 Pounds Tons Commingle 22,440 11.22 Cardboard 12,620 6.31 Paper (Mixed) 16,870 8.39 Brush (Trees) 54,680 27.34 Totaling 106,520 53.26 Next, Mayor Praschak presented the Mayor’s Report for the month of September 2019. The Mayor advised that the Police Department responded to 346 calls for service, 16 criminal complaints filed, 17 traffic citations issued, 3 non-traffic citations issued and 2 parking tickets Issued. There was a total of 14 motor vehicle accidents investigated. The Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program Unit conducted 10 commercial vehicle inspections for the month of September - Four (4) of the vehicles were placed out of service. Revenues received for the month of September 2019: Police Reports, $405.00; Magisterial District Court Fines, $2,046.15; Judicial Fines, $165.03; Parking Tickets, $110.00; Quality of Life, $100.00; Roving Patrol Reimbursement, $308.43; Buckle Up PA Reimbursement, $164.56 - Totaling $3,299.17. The Mayor’s report was placed on file. Next, President Mickavicz asked Council if there were any further comments. The Solicitor recommended a motion to authorize the liquidation of security of Taylor 1 LLC unless in the determination of the Manager it is timely extended. The authority to liquidate security is ongoing and may be exercised from time to time by the Manager or President at their discretion. Next, President Mickavicz asked if there were any questions or concerns on the recommendation since it was not an Agenda Item. None Noted. A motion to accept by Councilman Tigue and seconded by Councilman Digwood. A voice vote was called and all Council Members were in favor. The motion passed. 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. President Mickavicz asked the Public if they had any comments. None Noted. Lastly, the Chairman declared the meeting adjourned. __________________________ ____________________________ Kenneth Mickavicz, President Kristi A. Evans, Borough Secretary