City Council

Taylor Borough Regular Monthly Meeting January 12, 2022 The Taylor Borough Council held its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, January 12, 2021, at 7:00 P.M. at the Taylor Municipal Building, 122 Union Street, Taylor, Pennsylvania. On Roll Call: Councilman Nezlo, yes; Councilman Fallon, yes; Councilman Naro, yes; Councilman Tigue, yes; Councilman Digwood, yes; Councilman DeAngelo, yes; President Mickavicz, yes; Mayor Kavulich Loiselle, 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 December 8, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes and the January 3, 2022 Reorganization Meeting Minutes both held at the Taylor Municipal Building at 122 Union Street, Taylor, PA. President Mickavicz asked if there were any corrections, additions, or deletions. None noted. President Mickavicz stated at the last month’s meeting on the list of the depositories FNCB was listed - I did state publicly and did not see in the minutes. I ask that it be added - my two reasons were my immediate family member is an employee of FNCB as well as my immediate employer has direct affiliation with FNCB. I would ask that be added. A motion to accept with the addition by Councilman Digwood 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. President Mickavicz also stated that an Executive Session was held on January 10, 2021 to discuss personnel issues. Next, President Mickavicz acknowledged and thanked American Legion Representatives for presentation of certificate to the council. Next, Mayor Kavulich Loiselle administered swearing in of Police Chief Brian Holland. Next, Mayor Kavulich Loiselle administered swearing in of Full Time Police Officer Jacob Palonis. Next, Mayor Kavulich Loiselle administered swearing in of Fire Chief Wesley I. Jones and Assistant Fire Chief William Nash, III. Next, President Mickavicz asked Attorney John Brazil to speak on Taylor 1, LLC requesting an amendment to the Developer’s Agreement. It was agreed a special meeting will be scheduled for Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. Next, President Mickavicz entertained a motion ratifying and authorizing the appropriate Borough Official(s) to execute any required paperwork to transfer ownership of Retired Police Officer Theodore Praschak’s issued Service Weapon (Beretta Model #92FS/Serial #BER174657Z) to him as per Article XI, 4, Subsection 5 of the TPOA-CBA. 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 make a conditional offer of employment to Michael Conforti, as a Part Time Police Officer on an as needed basis with no guarantee of hours and with a starting hourly compensation rate and benefits in accordance with the budget, subject to other applicable Acts including but not limited to Act 57. A motion to adopt by Councilman Tigue and seconded by Councilman Fallon. A roll call was made – Councilman Nezlo, yes; Councilman Fallon, yes; Councilman Naro, yes; Councilman Tigue, yes; Councilman Digwood, yes; Councilman DeAngelo, yes; President Mickavicz, yes. The motion was adopted. Next, President Mickavicz entertained a motion to make a conditional offer of employment to Joseph Gianacopoulos, as a Part Time Police Officer on an as needed basis with no guarantee of hours and with a starting hourly compensation rate and benefits in accordance with the budget, subject to other applicable Acts including but not limited to Act 57. A motion to adopt by Councilman Tigue and seconded by Councilman DeAngelo. A roll call was made – Councilman Nezlo, yes; Councilman Fallon, yes; Councilman Naro, yes; Councilman Tigue, yes; Councilman Digwood, yes; Councilman DeAngelo, yes; President Mickavicz, yes. The motion was adopted. Next, President Mickavicz entertained a motion to appoint ____________ to the Civil Service Commission for a 6 Year Term to expire on 12/31/2027, currently being held by Kenneth Mickavicz. A motion to appoint Kenneth Mickavicz by Councilman Naro and seconded by Councilman Digwood. A roll call was made – Councilman Nezlo, yes; Councilman Fallon, yes; Councilman Naro, yes; Councilman Tigue, yes; Councilman Digwood, yes; Councilman DeAngelo, yes; President Mickavicz, abstain. The motion was adopted. Next, President Mickavicz entertained a motion to appoint _____________ to the DABT for a 5 Year Term to expire on 12/31/2026 currently being held by Shawn Murphy. A motion to re-appoint Shawn Murphy by Councilman DeAngelo and seconded by Councilman Nezlo. A roll call was made – Councilman Nezlo, yes; Councilman Fallon, yes; Councilman Naro, yes; Councilman Tigue, yes; Councilman Digwood, yes; Councilman DeAngelo, yes; President Mickavicz, Yes. The motion was adopted. Next, President Mickavicz entertained a motion to appoint _____________ to be the LLVSA Representative for a 5 year Term to expire on 12/31/2026 currently being held by Shawn Murphy. A motion to re-appoint Shawn Murphy by Councilman Tigue and seconded by Councilman Digwood. A roll call was made – Councilman Nezlo, yes; Councilman Fallon, yes; Councilman Naro, yes; Councilman Tigue, yes; Councilman Digwood, yes; Councilman DeAngelo, yes; President Mickavicz, Yes. The motion was adopted. Next, President Mickavicz entertained a motion to appoint ___________ to the International Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals for a 3 year Term to expire on 12/31/2024, currently being held by Edwin Kuchinski. A motion to reappoint Edwin Kuchinski by Councilman DeAngelo and seconded by Councilman Fallon. A roll call was made – Councilman Nezlo, yes; Councilman Fallon, yes; Councilman Naro, yes; Councilman Tigue, Abstain; Councilman Digwood, yes; Councilman DeAngelo, yes; President Mickavicz, Yes. The motion was adopted. Next, President Mickavicz entertained a motion to appoint ___________ to the Planning Commission for a 4 Year Term to expire on 12/31/2025, currently being held by Frank DeAngelo, Jr. A motion to re-appoint Frank DeAngelo, Jr. by Councilman Tigue and seconded by Councilman Fallon. A roll call was made – Councilman Nezlo, yes; Councilman Fallon, yes; Councilman Naro, yes; Councilman Tigue, yes; Councilman Digwood, yes; Councilman DeAngelo, yes; President Mickavicz, abstain. The motion was Adopted. Next, President Mickavicz entertained a motion to appoint _____________ to the Planning Commission for a 4 Year Term to expire on 12/31/2025, currently being held by Louis C. Stefanelli, Jr. A motion to re-appoint Louis C. Stefanelli, Jr. by Councilman DeAngelo and seconded by Councilman Fallon. A roll call was made – Councilman Nezlo, yes; Councilman Fallon, yes; Councilman Naro, yes; Councilman Tigue, yes; Councilman Digwood, yes; Councilman DeAngelo, yes; President Mickavicz, yes. The motion was Adopted. Next, President Mickavicz entertained a motion to appoint _____________ to the Zoning Hearing Board for a 5 Year Term to expire on 12/31/2026, currently being held by William Czachor. A motion to re-appoint William Czachor by Councilman Digwood and seconded by Councilman DeAngelo. A roll call was made – Councilman Nezlo, yes; Councilman Fallon, yes; Councilman Naro, yes; Councilman Tigue, yes; Councilman Digwood, yes; Councilman DeAngelo, yes; President Mickavicz, yes. The motion was adopted. Next, President Mickavicz entertained a motion to appoint ___________ to fulfill the remaining term as an Alternate to the Zoning Hearing Board for a 3 Year Term to expire on 12/31/2022, currently vacant. Appointment will be made throughout the year due to no nomination. Next, President Mickavicz entertained a motion to appoint ____________ as an Alternate to the Zoning Hearing Board for a 3 Year Term to expire on 12/31/2024, currently held by Karen Pinnell. A motion to re-appoint Karen Pinnell by Councilman DeAngelo and seconded by Councilman Naro. A roll call was made – Councilman Nezlo, yes; Councilman Fallon, yes; Councilman Naro, yes; Councilman Tigue, yes; Councilman Digwood, yes; Councilman DeAngelo, yes; President Mickavicz, yes. The motion was adopted. Next, Councilman Tigue read the Approval of Bills for Payment for December 2021. Attached are the list of paid invoices and open invoices. Next, President Mickavicz entertained a motion to pay the December 2021 Payroll in the amount of $140,989.31. December General Fund Open Invoices in the amount of $219,839.79. December Paid Invoices in the amount of $19,386.26 and December Liquid Fuels Open Invoices in the amount of $5,961.12 - Total Expenditures $386,176.48 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. December Payroll $140,989.31 December General Fund Open Invoices $219,839.79 December Paid Invoices $ 19,386.26 December Liquid Fuels Open Invoices $ 5,961.12 Total Expenditures $386,176.48 Next, Mr. Zeleniak read the Treasurer’s Report for December 2021. The Treasurer’s Report was placed on file. Treasurer’s Report December 2021 Local Services Tax $12,908.37 RE: Tax Delinquent 2020 $1,132.87 RE: Tax Delinquent 2019 $977.78 RE Transfer Tax $8,885.30 Tax Duplicates $500.00 Earned Income Tax $12,948.89 UCC Building Permits $3,981.78 Court Fees/Police Fines $2,119.60 TCC $1,359.00 Zoning $425.00 Other Income $2,779.00 Interest $25.23 Total Revenue $48,042.82 Next, Mr. Zeleniak read the Financial Report for December 31, 2021. The Financial Report was placed on file. Financial Report December 31, 2021 General Account Balance $723,319.40 Real Estate Tax Account $2,479.21 Liquid Fuels Account Balance $51,391.77 Splash Park Account $30,761.07 Veteran’s Memorial Account $1,206.15 Hero’s Banner Account $6,706.94 ARPA Account $309,527.87 ESL, Inc. Escrow Account $477,272.68 Fire Insurance Escrow $24,083.00 Escrow Account (General) $2,045.90 Escrow Funds (Taylor Commons) $60,262.85 Police Pension Fund $4,073,024.12 Open Purchase Orders (PO’s) ($17,772.99) 10 Year General Obligation Note ($179,927.23) Lease Obligations ($213,583.11) Next, President Mickavicz asked that the Recycling Report for December 2021 be placed on file. Recycling Report December 2021  Pounds Tons Commingle 24,220 12.11 Cardboard/Paper 49,280 24.64 Totaling 73,500 36.75 Next, President Mickavicz asked that the Mayor’s Report for the month of December 2021 be placed on file. There were 426 incident numbers generated. Officers investigated 19 traffic crashes. There were 21 traffic stops conducted. Officers issued a total of 12 citations (9 traffic and 3 non- traffic). Police filed 9 criminal complaints. Revenues received for the month of December 2021: Police Reports, $360.00; Magisterial District Court Fines, $1,346.98; Judicial Fines, $248.05; Restitution, $75.00; Lackawanna County Drug Take Back Reimbursement, $89.57 - Totaling $2,119.60. Next, President Mickavicz asked the Public if they had any comments or questions. There were none. Next, President Mickavicz announced 2022-2023 Committee Appointments Committee Chairman Members Public Works Councilman Digwood Naro, DeAngelo Public Safety Councilman Mickavicz Nezlo, Digwood Finance Councilman Tigue Digwood, DeAngelo Personnel Councilman Digwood Mickavicz, Fallon Recreation Councilman DeAngelo Naro/Nezlo Environmental Councilman Fallon Naro/DeAngelo The meeting was adjourned. __________________________ ____________________________ Kenneth F. Mickavicz, President Kristi Englehardt, Borough Secretary