City Council

Taylor Borough Regular Monthly Meeting September 8, 2021 The Taylor Borough Council held its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at 7:00 P.M. at the Taylor Municipal Building, 122 Union Street, Taylor, Pennsylvania. On Roll Call: Councilman Naro, Yes; Councilman DeAngelo, Yes; Councilman Fallon, Yes; Councilman Tigue, Yes; Councilman Digwood, Yes; Councilman McKeel, Yes; President Mickavicz, Yes; Mayor Praschak, Yes. President Mickavicz chaired the meeting. Mayor Praschak started with swearing in of Fire Chief Wesley I. Jones and Assistant Fire Chief William Nash III. President Mickavicz thanked the Chiefs for their service and dedication. Next, President Mickavicz 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 August 11, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes and August 19, 2021 Emergency Council Meeting Minutes. An Executive Session was also held on September 7, 2021. President Mickavicz asked if there were any corrections, additions, or deletions. None noted. 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. The meeting minutes were approved as presented. Next, President Mickavicz entertained a motion to ratify and authorize the appropriate Borough Official(s) to execute any required paperwork to transfer ownership of Sergeant William Roche’s issued Service Weapon to him as per Article XI, 4, Subsection 5 of the TPOA-CBA. A motion to accept by Councilman Tigue 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 adopt Ordinance # 4 of 2021, an Ordinance authorizing the Financial Officers of Taylor Hose & Engine Co., No. 1 and Taylor Fire and Rescue to remit invoices to Insurance Carriers for services rendered by the Taylor Hose & Engine Co., No. 1 and Taylor Fire & Rescue related services. A motion to accept by Councilman Tigue and seconded by Councilman Digwood. A roll call was made – Councilman Naro, Yes; Councilman DeAngelo, Yes; Councilman Fallon, Yes; Councilman Tigue, Yes; Councilman Digwood, Yes; Councilman McKeel, Yes; President Mickavicz, Yes. The motion passed. Next, President Mickavicz entertained a motion regarding a request from Alliance Landfill to extend their hours of operation due to an emergency declaration from Governor Wolfe related to Hurricane Ida damage, with the ability to rescind at any time (up to 45 days maximum). 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. Next, President Mickavicz entertained a motion to consider a Resolution # 7 of 2021, authorizing the Board of Commissioners of Lackawanna County, to submit an application for Federal Fiscal Year 2021 Community Development Block Grant Program Funds in the amount of $117,800 on behalf of the Borough of Taylor. (Continuation of South Pond Street reconstruction of road – 2 phases) A motion to accept by Councilman Digwood and seconded by Councilman Fallon. A roll call was made – Councilman Naro, Yes; Councilman DeAngelo, Yes; Councilman Fallon, Yes; Councilman Tigue, Yes; Councilman Digwood, Yes; Councilman McKeel, Yes; President Mickavicz, Yes. The motion passed. Next, President Mickavicz entertained a motion to accept a donation of $3,000.00 from Walmart to the Taylor Police Department for the Officer Safety and Wellness Grant. 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 amend tonight’s Agenda to officially add two items (G) Paving of rear parking lot of the Borough Building amount not to exceed $12,500.00 and (H) Appoint Justin Tigue, Cross Mercado and Anthony Lima to DPW Emergency Call-In List at hourly rate of $10.00 per hour and post to the website. A motion to add two items and recess until Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. A motion to accept by Councilman McKeel and seconded by Councilman Tigue. President Mickavicz asked the Public for any comments or questions. None Noted. Next, Councilman Tigue read the Approval of Bills for Payment for August 2021. Attached are the list of paid invoices and open invoices. Next, President Mickavicz entertained a motion to pay the August 2021 Payroll in the amount of $117,531.73. August General Fund Open Invoices in the amount of $105,343.68. August Paid Invoices in the amount of $36,445.07 and August Liquid Fuels Open Invoices in the amount of $7,720.43 - Total Expenditures $267,040.91 when funds are available. A motion was made by Councilman Tigue and seconded by Councilman McKeel. A voice vote was called and all Council Members were in favor. The motion passed. August Payroll $117,531.73 August General Fund Open Invoices $105,343.68 August Paid Invoices $ 36,445.07 August Liquid Fuels Open Invoices $ 7,720.43 Total Expenditures $267,040.91 Next, Mr. Zeleniak read the Treasurer’s Report for August 2021. The Treasurer’s Report was placed on file. Treasurer’s Report August 2021 Local Services Tax $15,451.01 2021 Real Estate $5,600.00 RE: Tax Delinquent 2020 $2,582.18 RE: Tax Delinquent 2019 $2,510.30 RE: Tax Delinquent 2018 $109.19 RE: Tax Delinquent 2013 $57.45 RE Transfer Tax $3,059.67 Tax Duplicates $185.00 Earned Income Tax $138,792.06 UCC Building Permits $2,340.37 Court Fees/Police Fines $3,183.11 TCC $1,371.49 Comcast $23,377.90 Zoning 105.00 Surplus Sale $4,201.00 Other Income $4,499.66 Intergovernmental Revenue $13,866.28 Interest $73.04 Total Revenue $221,364.71 Next, Mr. Zeleniak read the Financial Report for August 31, 2021. The Financial Report was placed on file. Financial Report August 31, 2021 General Account Balance $1,485,648.16 Real Estate Tax Account $1,027.28 Liquid Fuels Account Balance $410,300.50 Splash Park Account $30,759.01 Veteran’s Memorial Account $1,206.07 Hero’s Banner Account $6,416.94  ARPA Account $309,476.15 ESL, Inc. Escrow Account $474,438.95 Fire Insurance Escrow $24,083.00 Escrow Account (General) $2,045.90 Escrow Funds (Taylor Commons) $60,260.85 Police Pension Fund $4,149,623.37 Open Purchase Orders (PO’s) ($12,389.35) 10 Year General Obligation Note ($189,615.81) Lease Obligations ($213,583.11) Next, President Mickavicz asked that the Recycling Report for August 2021 be placed on file. Recycling Report August 2021 Pounds Tons Commingle 28,440 14.22 Cardboard/Paper 28,340 14.17 Brush 103,550 51.77 Totaling 160,330 80.16 Next, President Mickavicz asked that the Mayor’s Report for the month of August 2021 be placed on file. There were 500 incident numbers generated. There were 32 traffic stops conducted. Officers issued 22 traffic and 3 non-traffic citations. There were 11 criminal complaints filed. The MCSAP Unit conducted 4 commercial vehicle inspections - 1 of the vehicles were placed out of service for mechanical violations. There were 6 quality of life investigations conducted. There were 6 quality of life complaints investigated. Warnings were issued and the problems were rectified. Revenues received for the month of August 2021: Parking Tickets, $50.00; Police Reports, $375.00; Magisterial District Court Fines, $1,136.05; Judicial Fines, $1,422.06; Quality of Life Violation, $200.00; - Totaling $3,183.11. Next, the Chairman asked if anyone had any other comments or concerns. 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