City Council

Taylor Borough Regular Monthly Meeting October 13, 2021 The Taylor Borough Council held its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, October 13, 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. Next, President Mickavicz asked the public if they had any comments or questions regarding the agenda items. There were none. Next, President Mickavicz stated that everyone had the opportunity to read and review the September 8, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes, September 14, 2021 Reconvened Meeting Minutes and September 14, 2021 Special Meeting Minutes. An Executive Session was also held on October 11, 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 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 authorizing a donation to the American Legion Post 306 in the amount of $3,000.00 for the 2022 Memorial Day Parade. 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 authorizing a donation to Lackawanna Heritage Trail in the amount of $10,000.00. 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 purchase 12 body armor outer carriers for Police Department for $2,400.00. A motion to accept by Councilman Tigue 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 consider a Resolution # 9 of 2021, authorizing the purchase of 20 Glock pistols with optics, holsters & training for Police Department in the amount of $15,154.00, which includes a trade in of 25 current Borough owned Glock duty pistols. A motion to accept by Councilman Tigue and seconded by Councilman DeAngelo. 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 amend the existing 5- year contract with Pro-Vision to upgrade the Police Department Body Cameras and cloud storage capacity. 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. Next, President Mickavicz entertained a motion to purchase a John Deere 1025 R Sub-Compact 18HP Utility Tractor, with 54” Snow Blower, Grass cutting Deck & Salt Spreader. Costars # 4400020085(PG 61 CG 22) $22,662.23. A motion to accept by Councilman DeAngelo 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 approve the 2022 Non- Uniform Pension Plan MMO in the amount of $30,673.61. 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, President Mickavicz entertained a motion to approve the 2022 Police Pension Plan MMO in the amount of $232,398.00. 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, Councilman Tigue read the Approval of Bills for Payment for September 2021. Attached are the list of paid invoices and open invoices. Next, President Mickavicz entertained a motion to pay the September 2021 Payroll in the amount of $168,115.46. September General Fund Open Invoices in the amount of $254,814.62. September Paid Invoices in the amount of $39,617.99 and September Liquid Fuels Open Invoices in the amount of $6,849.01 - Total Expenditures $469,397.08 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. September Payroll $168,115.46 September General Fund Open Invoices $254,814.62 September Paid Invoices $ 39,617.99 September Liquid Fuels Open Invoices $ 6,849.01 Total Expenditures $469,397.08 Next, Mr. Zeleniak read the Treasurer’s Report for September 2021. The Treasurer’s Report was placed on file. Treasurer’s Report September 2021 Local Services Tax $12,619.96 RE: Tax Delinquent 2020 $2,562.64 RE: Tax Delinquent 2019 $2,768.72 RE: Tax Delinquent 2018 $495.37 RE: Tax Delinquent 2017 $246.46 RE: Tax Delinquent 2013 $1.08 RE Transfer Tax $3,136.00 Tax Duplicates $545.00 Earned Income Tax $5,630.01 UCC Building Permits $1,627.70 Court Fees/Police Fines $4,496.15 TCC $1,359.00 Pension State Aid $115,134.78 Fire Relief Allocation $28,498.05 Zoning 250.00 Other Income $1,313.78 Interest $68.40 Total Revenue $180,753.10 Next, Mr. Zeleniak read the Financial Report for September 30, 2021. The Financial Report was placed on file. Financial Report September 30, 2021 General Account Balance $1,295,827.86 Real Estate Tax Account $8,836.13 Liquid Fuels Account Balance $402,613.33 Splash Park Account $30,759.52 Veteran’s Memorial Account $1,206.09 Hero’s Banner Account $6,416.94 ARPA Account $309,488,87 ESL, Inc. Escrow Account $474,439.85 Fire Insurance Escrow $24,083.00 Escrow Account (General) $2,045.90 Escrow Funds (Taylor Commons) $60,261.36  Police Pension Fund $3,722,877.07 Open Purchase Orders (PO’s) ($7,669.18) 10 Year General Obligation Note ($187,217.41) Lease Obligations ($213,583.11) Next, President Mickavicz asked that the Recycling Report for September 2021 be placed on file. Recycling Report September 2021 Pounds Tons Commingle 34,580 17.29 Cardboard/Paper 30,300 15.15 Brush 84,3800 42.19 Totaling 149,260 74.63 Next, President Mickavicz asked that the Mayor’s Report for the month of September 2021 be placed on file. There were 465 incident numbers generated. Police investigated 18 motor vehicle crashes. There were 50 traffic stops conducted and 22 traffic citations issued. Police issued 8 non- traffic citations. There were 14 criminal complaints filed. The Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program Unit conducted 11 commercial vehicle inspections - 3 of the vehicles were placed out of service for mechanical violations. Revenues received for the month of September 2021: Parking Tickets, $15.00; Police Reports, $420.00; Magisterial District Court Fines, $941.46; Judicial Fines, $119.69; Walmart Donation, $3,000.00; - Totaling $4,496.15 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