City of Pittston City Council Wednesday, April 15, 2026 07:00 PM City Council Chambers

1.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE / MOMENT OF SILENT PRAYER

2.ROLL CALL

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3.APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. A.March 18, 2026 Meeting Minutes

   KENNETH BANGS- ANTHONY GUARIGLIA- JOSEPH MCLEAN- MARYPAT MELVIN SCARANTINO- MAYOR LOMBARDO

4.PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD – AGENDA ITEMS ONLY

5.COMMUNICATIONS

1. A.Monthly February report of Municipal Net Assets for all three pension plans

2. B.WVSA February 17 Regular Meeting Minutes

3. C.Benecon letter concerning 2026 Highmark Loyalty Credits

6.REPORTS

1. A.Police Department: (Prepared by Police Chief)
   I. Total Complaints: 451
   II. Criminal Arrests: 8
   III. Total Feels Collected: $4,364.89

2. B.Treasurer’s Office Report (Prepared by Treasurer/Tax Collector)

   I. Fund Balances

      General Fund: $1,439,572.59

      Sewer Maintenance: $261,716.50

      Liquid Fuels: $305,039.71

      Capital Improvement- Streetscape: $224.70

      Ambulance Building Project: $122,930.43

     Capital Imp Fund $243,027.38

     Capital Imp Fund 2024A Proceeds: $461,984.09

     Capital Imp Fund 2024B Proceeds: $10,060,269.99

   II. Tran Liability: $369,834.00

3. C.Code Enforcement Report (Prepared by Zoning Officer/Code Officer)
   I. Total Permits and Registration: 179
   II. Total Fees: $36,928.50

4. D.Public Safety Report (Prepared by Fire Chief)
   I. Total Calls: 82

5. E.Street Department Report
   I. Total Work Orders Completed for the Month of: 141
   II. Year to Date: 430

6. F.Administrator’s Report

7.MOTIONS

1. A.A motion to approve the appointment of Special Police Officers. 

2. B.A motion to approve the transfer of funds and the Treasurer’s Report.

3. C.A motion to approve Shared Use Path Right of Way Use Agreement for PennDOT Bridge Project and City Trail Project

4. D.A motion to approve Pay Application 12 and Pay Application 13 from Champion Builders in the amounts of $191,815 and $43,530 for the Pittston Ambulance Project as recommended by Quad 3

5. E.A motion to approve Pay Application 3 for Troy Mechanical in the amount of $6,678.43 for the Pittston Ambulance Project as recommended by Quad 3

6. F.A Motion to Approve the City Administrator’s Execution of a PENNDOT request for minor modifications of the joint traffic signal operating permit between the City of Pittston and the Township of Pittston at the interection of Laurel Street, William Street and the James A. Musto Bypass in order to install a “No U Turn’ sign and various pavement markings to improve the flow of traffic and traffic safety.

8.RESOLUTIONS

1. A.Resolution 13179 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PITTSTON CITY COUNCIL, COUNTY OF LUZERNE, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA  APPROVING A COST SHARING AGREEMENT WITH PENNDOT RELATED TO SEWER RELOCATION FOR THE NEW BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION

   KENNETH BANGS- ANTHONY GUARIGLIA- JOSEPH MCLEAN- MARYPAT MELVIN SCARANTINO- MAYOR LOMBARDO

2. B.Resolution 13180 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PITTSTON CITY COUNCIL, COUNTY OF LUZERNE, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA  AUTHORIZING ROAD CLOSURES FOR THE "PITTSTON DERBY" EVENT

   KENNETH BANGS- ANTHONY GUARIGLIA- JOSEPH MCLEAN- MARYPAT MELVIN SCARANTINO- MAYOR LOMBARDO

3. C.Resolution 13181 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PITTSTON CITY COUNCIL, COUNTY OF LUZERNE, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA  APPROVING MINOR SUBDIVISION APPLICATION OF 2000 TAILOR WAY SUBMITTED BY MONARCH DEVELOPMENT GROUP / PITTSTON RDA 

   KENNETH BANGS- ANTHONY GUARIGLIA- JOSEPH MCLEAN- MARYPAT MELVIN SCARANTINO- MAYOR LOMBARDO

4. D.RESOLUTION 13182- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PITTSTON CITY COUNCIL, COUNTY OF  LUZERNE, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, APPROVING THE MINOR  LOT CONSOLIDATION APPLICATION FOR HADLEY CONSTRUCTION LLC FOR  187-197 N MAIN ST

   KENNETH BANGS- ANTHONY GUARIGLIA- JOSEPH MCLEAN- MARYPAT MELVIN SCARANTINO- MAYOR LOMBARDO

5. E.Resolution 13183 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PITTSTON CITY COUNCIL, COUNTY OF LUZERNE, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, RECOGNIZES AND WELCOMES THE APPOINTMENT OF JACOB WESOLOWSKI TO THE POSITION OF FULL-TIME POLICE OFFICER IN THE CITY OF PITTSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT. 

   KENNETH BANGS- ANTHONY GUARIGLIA- JOSEPH MCLEAN- MARYPAT MELVIN SCARANTINO- MAYOR LOMBARDO

6. F.Resolution 13184 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PITTSTON CITY COUNCIL, COUNTY OF LUZERNE, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA APPROVING A SIDEWALK MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH PENNDOT RELATED TO THE NEW BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION

   KENNETH BANGS- ANTHONY GUARIGLIA- JOSEPH MCLEAN- MARYPAT MELVIN SCARANTINO- MAYOR LOMBARDO

7. G.Resolution 13185 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PITTSTON CITY COUNCIL, COUNTY OF LUZERNE, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA APPROVING A ROADWAY LIGHTING AGREEMENT WITH PENNDOT RELATED TO THE NEW BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION.

   KENNETH BANGS- ANTHONY GUARIGLIA- JOSEPH MCLEAN- MARYPAT MELVIN SCARANTINO- MAYOR LOMBARDO

8. H.Resolution 13186 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PITTSTON CITY COUNCIL, COUNTY OF LUZERNE, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA APPROVING A CUSTOM ROADWAY LIGHTING AGREEMENT WITH PENNDOT RELATED TO THE NEW BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION

   KENNETH BANGS- ANTHONY GUARIGLIA- JOSEPH MCLEAN- MARYPAT MELVIN SCARANTINO- MAYOR LOMBARDO

9.ORDINANCES

10.BILLS PAYABLE

1. A.To authorize payment of the City of Pittston bills.
   
   Total General Fund: $215,381.20
   Total Sewer Maintenance: $90,036.78
   Total Liquid Fuels: $11,465.39
   Total Paygo: $1,417.56
   Total Capital Streetscape: $0
   Total Capital Improv. $700,665.20
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   Total Amount:   $1,018,966.13           

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11.PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS ONLY

12.OLD BUSINESS

13.NEW BUSINESS

14.UPCOMING EVENTS

1. A.The CEO Food Distribution will be held on Thursday, April 23rd from 4:00–6:00 PM in the Cosgrove Room. If you are available to volunteer, please let Mary know.

2. B.Second Friday Art Walk kicks off on Friday, May 8th from 5:00–8:00 PM. Art e Fekts Gallery will host an opening featuring the pottery works of Paul DeLuca, with live entertainment by the Eddie Appnell Duo.

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15.ADJOURNMENT

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