City Council

Taylor Borough Regular Monthly Meeting May 13, 2020 The Taylor Borough Council held its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at 7:00 P.M., via Teleconference due to State of Emergency – COVID-19. On Roll Call: Councilman Naro, Yes; Councilman DeAngelo, Yes; Councilman Fallon, **No; Councilman Tigue, Yes; Councilman Digwood, Yes; Councilman McKeel, Yes; President Mickavicz, Yes; Mayor Praschak, Yes. **Councilman Fallon joined the meeting in progress at 7:11 P.M. President Mickavicz stated that the teleconference was advertised in a newspaper of general circulation that ran on May 6, 2020, it instructed to the public that the agenda was available online as well as the front window of the Borough Building and that if any resident had any comment or input on any agenda item that they can submit it to the Borough Secretary through email or via phone call. There were none. President Mickavicz welcomed Commissioner Chermak to the teleconference and asked if he had any input on the meeting. He did not. The legal advertisement which ran on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 read as follows and will be part of the minutes: Meeting Notice – Taylor Borough Council will conduct its Regular monthly meeting via teleconference on May 13, 2020 at 7:00 P.M. for General Purposes. Public comment can be made on any agenda item by submitting an e-mail to kevans@taylorborough.com or by calling the Borough Building at (570) 562-1400 x110 up to 4:30 P.M. on the scheduled meeting date. The Meeting Agenda can be viewed online at taylorborough.com and will be posted at the Taylor Borough Building, front door window or by requesting one be sent by email or phone call to the Borough Secretary. The Press is invited. The Borough Council has as an agenda item the adoption of an ordinance accepting a deed of dedication to widen a portion of Middle Street at the intersection of Main Street (S.R. 3013), Taylor, PA. Also, the work session scheduled for May 11, 2020 has been cancelled. Kristi A. Evans, Secretary. President Mickavicz stated that everyone had the opportunity to read and review the April 8, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes held via teleconference and asked if there were any corrections, additions, or deletions. None noted. 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. Next, President Mickavicz entertained a motion to authorize the submission of a grant application to the Department of Justice in the amount of $10,000.00 for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Chief Derenick gave a brief overview. A motion to accept by Councilman Tigue 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 adopt Ordinance #3 of 2020, to accept a deed of dedication from James and Michael Gaughan, for the widening of Middle Street at the intersection of South Main Street (PA SR3013). Solicitor Jones and Mr. Zeleniak gave a brief overview. A motion to adopt by Councilman Digwood and seconded by Councilman McKeel. On Roll Call: Councilman Naro – Yes, Councilman DeAngelo – Yes, Councilman Fallon – Yes, Councilman Tigue – Yes, Councilman Digwood – Yes, Councilman McKeel – Yes, President Mickavicz - Yes. The Resolution was adopted. Next, President Mickavicz entertained a motion authorizing the President of Council and such other officers as are necessary to execute the following documents in relationship to Sheetz, Inc.: - Development/Financial Security Agreement; - O&M Agreement, subject to the attachment of the Stormwater Management Plan; - To execute the Land Development Plan for the preliminary/final approval of Sheetz – Taylor; - The Developer is responsible to record the Deed of Dedication, O&M Agreement. Development Agreement and such other documents as required by the Borough. Solicitor Jones gave a brief overview. A motion to accept by Councilman McKeel and seconded by Councilman Digwood. A voice vote was called and all Council Members were in favor. The motion passed. Next, President Mickavicz entertained a motion to ratify the actions taken at the April 8, 2020, Regular Meeting held via teleconference including but not limited to: - The approval of Resolution #11 of 2020 Emergency Operations Plan (EOP); - A motion authorizing the purchase of Police Ammunition ($12,030.07); - The submission of a DEP 902 Recycling Grant for a Recycling Trailer; - The approval of Resolution #12 of 2020, implementing the National Incident Management System (NIMS); - A motion to ratify the Managers determination regarding the exemptions of various personnel under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act and Medical Leave Expansion Act. A motion to accept 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, Councilman Tigue read the Approval of Bills for Payment for April 2020. Attached are the list of paid invoices and open invoices. Next, President Mickavicz entertained a motion to pay the April 2020 Payroll in the amount of $104,464.52. April General Fund Paid Bills in the amount of $44,190.07, April General Fund Open Invoices in the amount of $58,003.84 and April Liquid Fuels Open Invoices in the amount of $6,062.26 - Total Expenditures $212,720.69 when funds are available. 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. April Payroll $104,464.52 April General Fund Paid Bills $ 44,190.07 April General Fund Open Invoices $ 58,003.84 April Liquid Fuels Open Invoices $ 6,062.26 Total Expenditures $212,720.69 Next, Mr. Zeleniak read the Treasurer’s Report for April 2020. The Treasurer’s Report was placed on file. Treasurer’s Report April 2020 Local Service Tax $322.16 RE: Tax Delinquent 2019 $13,205.14 RE: Tax Delinquent 2018 $2,258.59 RE: Tax Delinquent 2017 $247.33 RE: Tax Delinquent 2016 $178.03 Waste Management 1st Quarter 20202 $334,801.79 Earned Income Tax $12,672.13 RE Transfer Tax $5,201.55 Tax Duplicates $80.00 UCC Building Permits $813.50 Court Fees/Police Fines $1,500.38 Zoning Permits $35.00 Escrow $4,046.12 Other Income $1,607.84 Interest $90.94 Total Revenue $377,060.50 Next, Mr. Tigue read the Financial Report for April 30, 2020. The Financial Report was placed on file. Financial Report April 30, 2020 General Account Balance $519,738.47 Real Estate Tax Account $428,490.17 Liquid Fuels Account Balance $401,320.17 Splash Park Account $ 30,750.79  Veteran’s Memorial Account $ 1,005.75 Hero’s Banner Account $ 4,904.94 Open Purchase Orders (PO’s) ($19,537.93) 10 Year General Obligation Note ($227,063.05) Escrow Funds (Taylor Commons) $ 60,252.83 Escrow Account (General) $ 2,471.00 Police Pension Fund $3,050,140.30 ESL, Inc. Escrow Account $ 464,370.26 Fire Insurance Escrow $11,682.12 Next, President Mickavicz asked that the Recycling Report for April 2020 be placed on file. Recycling Report April 2020 Pounds Tons Commingle 6,820 3.41 Cardboard/Paper 26,560 13.28 Brush/Grass 56,480 28.24 Totaling 89,860 44.93 Next, President Mickavicz asked that the Mayor’s Report for the month of April 2020 be placed on file. The Police Department responded to 472 calls for service, 13 criminal complaints filed, 2 traffic citations issued, 4 non-traffic citations issued, 2 parking tickets Issued, and 12 motor vehicle accidents investigated. Revenues received for the month of April 2020: Police Reports, $165.00; Magisterial District Court Fines, $991.39; Parking Tickets, $45.00; Judicial Fines, $198.99; Quality of Life Violation, $100.00 - Totaling $1,500.38. Mr. Zeleniak suggested to Council the purchase of an Infrared Software Camera Package to read a person’s temperature. If someone has a temperature an alarm would go off. Each camera is $3,500.00 and it is recommended to purchase three of them. One for the Borough Building, one for the Police Department and one for the Community Center. A total cost for all three is $10,500.00. A motion to purchase the cameras was made by Councilman Tigue and seconded by Councilman McKeel. A voice vote was called and most Council Members were in favor, President Mickavicz abstained due to the owner of ICU Surveillance having a business relationship with the Owner of the company he works for. The motion passed with a unanimous vote. Next, President Mickavicz asked Commissioner Chermak for any input. He stressed that he is always available if anyone needs anything at any time. Next, President Mickavicz asked Council if there were any further comments. There were none. Lastly, President Mickavicz declared the meeting adjourned. __________________________ ____________________________ Kenneth Mickavicz, President Kristi A. Evans, Borough Secretary