City Council

Taylor Borough Regular Monthly Meeting June 9, 2021 The Taylor Borough Council held its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at 7:00 P.M. at the Taylor Municipal Building, 122 Union Street, Taylor, Pennsylvania. On Roll Call: Councilman Naro, Yes; Councilman DeAngelo, No; Councilman Fallon, Yes; Councilman Tigue, No; Councilman Digwood, Yes; Councilman McKeel, Yes; President Mickavicz, Yes; Mayor Praschak, Yes. President Mickavicz chaired the meeting. The Chairman asked the public if they had any comments or concerns regarding the agenda items. There were none. Next, President Mickavicz stated that everyone had the opportunity to read and review the May 12, 2021, Regular Meeting Minutes and the May 27, 2021, Special Meeting Minutes both held via teleconference and asked if there were any corrections, additions, or deletions. None noted. A Motion to accept by Councilman Digwood 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. Next, President Mickavicz entertained a motion to accept a donation of a Cub Cadet riding mower, Serial # 1F034H10542 from the Triboro American Legion Organization. A motion to accept by Councilman McKeel and seconded by Councilman Naro. A voice vote was called and all Council Members were in favor. The motion passed. Next, President Mickavicz entertained a motion to accept a donation of two automated external defibrillators (AED’s) from Pennsylvania Ambulance. Model and Serial numbers to be recorded upon receipt of delivery. The both Medtronic Lifepak 1,000’s were received on June 29, 2021. The serial numbers are as follows: S/N 37841383 and S/N 36731325. A motion to accept by Councilman McKeel and seconded by Councilman Fallon. A voice vote was called and all Council Members were in favor. The motion passed. Next, President Mickavicz entertained a motion to authorize donating the Permit Fees to the Riverside School District in the amount of $6,318.08 for the Riverside School District Administration Building Project in the 600 Block of South Main Street, Taylor, PA. A motion to accept by Councilman Digwood and seconded by Councilman Fallon. A voice vote was called and all Council Members were in favor. The motion passed. Next, President Mickavicz entertained a motion to appoint Justin Tigue and Cross Mercado as part-time employees at an hourly rate of pay at $10.00/hour to be Summer Casual help for the DPW. These appointments are part-time, with no guarantee of hours and will expire on September 30, 2021. A motion to accept by Councilman McKeel and seconded by Councilman Naro. A roll call was made – Councilman Naro, Yes; Councilman Fallon, Yes; Councilman Digwood, Yes; Councilman McKeel, Yes; President Mickavicz, Yes. The motion passed. Next, President Mickavicz entertained a motion to award the 2021 Pave Project bid to the lowest responsible bidder, H & K Group, Inc. in the amount of $462,486.26. The following bids were received: New Enterprise - $475,157.00, Pennsylvania Supply - $525,253.85, Stafursky Paving - $534,271.00. A motion to accept H & K Group Inc. as lowest responsible bidder 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 approve the purchase of Surveillance Cameras with installation for the DPW Garage from NEPA Security Solutions in the amount of $1,927.00. A motion to accept by Councilman Fallon and seconded by Councilman McKeel. A voice vote was called and all Council Members were in favor. The motion passed. Next, President Mickavicz entertained a motion to accept a letter from the Civil Service Commission regarding the updated Certified Eligibility List of qualified applicants for the position of Full Time Police Officer which will now expire on June 9, 2022. A motion to accept by Councilman McKeel and seconded by Councilman Fallon. A voice vote was called and all Council Members were in favor. The motion passed. Next, Mr. Zeleniak read the Approval of Bills for Payment for May 2021. Attached are the list of paid invoices and open invoices. Next, President Mickavicz entertained a motion to pay the May 2021 Payroll in the amount of $105,198.84. May General Fund Open Invoices in the amount of $107,475.22. May Paid Invoices in the amount of $39,845.50 and May Liquid Fuels Open Invoices in the amount of $6,232.11 - Total Expenditures $258,751.67 when funds are available. A motion was made by Councilman Digwood and seconded by Councilman Fallon. A voice vote was called and all Council Members were in favor. The motion passed. May Payroll $105,198.84 May General Fund Open Invoices $107,475.22 May Paid Invoices $ 39,845.50 May Liquid Fuels Open Invoices $ 6,232.11 Total Expenditures $258,751.67 Next, Mr. Zeleniak read the Treasurer’s Report for May 2021. The Treasurer’s Report was placed on file. Treasurer’s Report May 2021 Local Services Tax $13,326.40 RE: Tax Delinquent 2020 $3,859.43 RE: Tax Delinquent 2019 $3,457.78 RE: Tax Delinquent 2018 $1,810.29 RE: Tax Delinquent 2017 $ 308.46 RE Transfer Tax $5,034.26 Tax Duplicates $250.00 Earned Income Tax $131,293.22 UCC Building Permits $1,417.14 Court Fees/Police Fines $1,737.17 TCC $3,408.00 Comcast $24,172.14 Zoning $160.00 Other Income $4,066.57 Interest $61.29 Total Revenue $194,365.15 Next, Mr. Zeleniak read the Financial Report for May 31, 2021. The Financial Report was placed on file. Financial Report May 31, 2021 General Account Balance $1,404.022.67 Real Estate Tax Account $117,071.66 Liquid Fuels Account Balance $436,943.56 Splash Park Account $30,757.46 Veteran’s Memorial Account $1,006.01 Hero’s Banner Account $6,416.94 Open Purchase Orders (PO’s) ($18,224.15) 10 Year General Obligation Note ($196,781.65) Lease Obligations (156,861.99) Escrow Funds (Taylor Commons) $60,259.38 Escrow Account (General) $5,020.90 Police Pension Fund $4,104,446.82 ESL, Inc. Escrow Account $472,259.15 Fire Insurance Escrow $10.00 Next, President Mickavicz asked that the Recycling Report for May 2021 be placed on file. Recycling Report May 2021 Pounds Tons Commingle 25,620 12.81 Cardboard/Paper 34,220 17.11 Brush 95,500 47.75 Totaling 155,340 77.67 Next, President Mickavicz asked that the Mayor’s Report for the month of May 2021 be placed on file. There were 426 incident numbers generated. Officers investigated 24 motor vehicle crashes, 25 traffic stops were conducted, 13 traffic citations. There were 10 criminal complaints filed. On May 19, 2021, both the Taylor and Scranton Police MCSAP Unit (Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program) conducted a commercial vehicle enforcement detail in the 900 Block of Union Street. There were 11 vehicles inspected, 3 of the vehicles were placed out of service for mechanical issues. Revenues received for the month of May 2021: Police Reports, $165.00; Magisterial District Court Fines, $1,056.19; Judicial Fines, $380.84; Parking Tickets, $20.00; Drug Take Back Reimbursement, $115.14 - Totaling $1,737.17. Next, the Chairman asked if anyone had any other comments or concerns. Mr. Zeleniak announced he received a resignation from DPW worker, Paul Harrison. President Mickavicz asked if anyone had any comments or questions since this item was not on the agenda. There were none. President Mickavicz entertained a motion to accept the resignation of Paul Harrison effective June 24, 2021. A motion to accept by Councilman Digwood and seconded by Councilman McKeel. A voice vote was called and all Council Members were in favor. The motion passed. Next, President Mickavicz asked the Public if they had any comments or questions. There were none. The meeting was adjourned. __________________________ ____________________________ Kenneth F. Mickavicz, President Kristi A. Evans, Borough Secretary