City of Pittston City Council 05/21/2025 07:00 PM

1.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE / MOMENT OF SILENT PRAYER

A.Monthly Municipal Asset Report- Ending March 2025
B.WVSA Boarding Meeting Minutes- March 2025
C.A letter from St. Joseph Marello Parish requesting road closures for their annual summer picnic.

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A.Police Department: (Prepared by Police Chief)
I. Total Complaints: 581
II. Criminal Arrests: 18
III. Total Feels Collected: $2,010.09
B.Treasurer’s Office Report (Prepared by Treasurer/Tax Collector)

I. Fund Balances

Total General Fund: $2,451,574.76

Total Sewer Maintenance:$269,732.99

Total Liquid Fuels: $292,927.12

Total PayGo: $22,830.39

Total Capital Improvement- Streetscape:$22,686.17

Total Capital Improvement: $12,014,438.99

II. Tran Liability: $319,750.00
C.Code Enforcement Report (Prepared by Zoning Officer/Code Officer)
I. Total Permits and Registration: 119
II. Total Fees: $27,491.80
D.Public Safety Report (Prepared by Fire Chief)
I. Total Calls: 75
E.Street Department Report
I. Total Work Orders Completed for the Month of:175
II. Year to Date: 713
F.Administrator’s Report

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A.A motion to approve the appointment of Special Police Officers.
B.A motion to approve the transfer of funds and approve the Treasurer’s Report.
C.A motion to close Anderson Street Monday, July 14, 2025 through Monday, July 21, 2025 for the Annual St. Joseph Marello Parish Summer Picnic.
D.A motion to approve pay app #1 for the Pittston Ambulance project as recommended by Quad 3.
E.A motion to appoint Rosemary Frati to the Pittston City Playground Rec Association, replacing her father and former City of Pittston Treasurer, Christopher Latona.
F.A motion to waive all of the zoning and land development and related permit fees for the New American Theater/Market & Main project.
G.A motion to approve the Uniform Environmental Covenant for 100 Benedict Street as recommended by LaBella Associates.
H.A motion to approve Tyler Technologies cloud based storage system in the amount of $18,011.00.
I.A motion to waive all permit and related fees for the ARPA-Funded Greater Pittston Regional Ambulance Project and the LSA funded RDA Open Space Office project
J.A motion to transfer Fire Department 2012 Ford Interceptor to the Greater Pittston Regional Ambulance Association for $1.
K.A motion to approve the Consulting and Shared Services Agreement between the Community Development Association of Pittston and the City of Pittston.

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A.Resolution Number 13096- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PITTSTON CITY COUNCIL, COUNTY OF LUZERNE, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, RECOGNIZES AND WELCOMES THE APPOINTMENT OF MICHAEL FOX TO THE POSITION OF FULL-TIME POLICE OFFICER IN THE CITY OF PITTSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT.

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B.Resolution Number 13097- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, RECOGNIZING AND WELCOMING THE PROMOTIONS OF PATROLMAN FIRST CLASS CHAD JACOBS AND PATROLMAN FIRST CLASS RYAN KACHINSKY TO THE RANK OF DETECTIVE EFFECTIVE MAY 5, 2025.

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C.Resolution Number 13098- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PITTSTON, COUNTY OF LUZERNE, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, AUTHORIZING THE TRADE-IN OF POLICE VEHICLES, THE PURCHASE OF NEW POLICE VEHICLES, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE SAME.

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D.Resolution Number 13099 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PITTSTON, COUNTY OF LUZERNE, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 APPROVED BUDGET.

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E.Resolution Number 13100- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PITTSTON, COUNTY OF LUZERNE, AUTHORIZING THE EMERGENCY DEMOLITION OF THE PARTIALLY COLLAPSED STRUCTURE AT 166 MILL STREET AND APPROPRIATING FOR THE SAME.

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A.FILE OF COUNCIL NO. 2 {2025}- AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION BY THE CITY OF PITTSTON OF AN ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH THE PURCHASER FOR THE SALE OF THE CITY'S WASTEWATER SYSTEM; AUTHORIZING THE ASSIGNMENT OF THE CITY’S RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS IN ALL RELATED AGREEMENTS TO THE PURCHASER; AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE CONVEYANCE INSTRUMENTS TO THE PURCHASER; AUTHORIZING COMMUNICATION OF INFORMATION AND COOPERATION WITH THE PURCHASER; AND AUTHORZING ALL REQUIRED ACTIONS RELATING TO THE EXECUTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND THE ASSIGNMENT OF THE ASSIGNED AGREEMENTS AND ALL ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE FOREGOING; AUTHORIZING INCIDENTAL ACTION TO BE TAKEN BY SPECIFIED OFFICERS OF THE CITY; AND RECINDING INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS.

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A.Pittston's Second Friday Art Walk is on June 13, 2025, from 5 pm to 9 pm.

Artist Opening "Curtis Salonick at Art e Fekts Gallery, June 13th, 6 pm to 9 pm

Outdoor Movie at the Slope Amphitheater at sundown, June 13th "Turning Red"
B.Pittston Playground Program, beginning June 16th and running for eight weeks through early August. This free summer program will take place Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM at Sullivan Park, offering local children a fun, safe, and enriching way to spend their summer days.

Each week will feature a unique theme filled with arts and crafts, athletic activities, and team-building games designed to foster creativity, fitness, and friendship. From nature exploration to superhero week, there's something to spark every child’s imagination and keep them engaged.

Thanks to a generous grant through Sun Meals and our partnership with the YMCA, all participants will receive a nutritious snack and lunch daily for $25.00 per week.

The program will be led by two experienced staff members who are dedicated to creating a welcoming environment.

Let me know if you'd like a version tailored for social media, a flyer, or a registration form!
C.Annual Electronics Recycling Day

Saturday June 28, 2025

In front of the Pittston Memorial Library

9am-12noon or truck is filled, whichever first