City of Pittston City Council Wednesday, October 16, 2024 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.Minutes- September 18, 2024

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4.PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD – AGENDA ITEMS ONLY

5.COMMUNICATIONS

1. A.WVSA Board Meeting Minutes- July 2024

2. B.WVSA Board Meeting Minutes- August 2024

3. C.Monthly Municipal Asset Report- Ending August 2024

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6.REPORTS

1. A.Police Department: (Prepared by Police Chief)
   I. Total Complaints: 303
   II. Criminal Arrests: 20
   III. Total Feels Collected: $3,451.01

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

      Total General Fund: $2,666,350.09

      Total Sewer Maintenance: $903,385.67

      Total Liquid Fuels: $293,222.80

      Total PayGo: $37,858.48

      Total Capital Improvement- Streetscape: $150,024.74

      Total Capital Improvement: $393,004.24

   II. Tran Liability: $297,000.00

3. C.Code Enforcement Report (Prepared by Zoning Officer/Code Officer)
   I. Total Permits and Registration: 67
   II. Total Fees: $18,081.50

4. D.Public Safety Report (Prepared by Fire Chief)
   I. Total Calls: 54

5. E.Street Department Report
   I. Total Work Orders Completed for the Month of: 192
   II. Year to Date: 1,928

6. F.Administrator’s Report

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7.MOTIONS

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

2. B.A motion to the transfer of fund and approval of the Treasurer’s Report. 

3. C.A Motion to Accept and place on file the Audit of Federal Awards, commonly referred to as the “Single Audit” for the year ending December 31, 2023 as issued by Joseph Alu & Associates, Scranton, PA, the city’s appointed Independent Auditor.

4. D.Motion to approve Pay Application 1 in the amount of $109,800 for Hadley Construction and Pay Application 2 in the amount of $99,810 for Hadley Construction, for Pittston Memorial Library and Former Presbyterian Church Repairs Project as recommended by Quad 3.

5. E.Motion to approve the transfer of 190 S Main Street (72-E11SE1-044-001-000) to the Pittston Redevelopment Authority.

6. F.Motion to approve Change Order #1 for the Willow Street Sewer Project as recommended by project engineer Pennoni Associates and also to approve emergency tree removal along the stormwater conveyence culvert at the end of Bolin Street by Weidlich Tree Service required to implement Change Order #1.

7. G.Motion to accept and place on file the 2023 Independent Audit and Audited December 3,2023 Financial Statements as presented by Independent Auditor Joseph Alu and Associates.

8. H.Motion to approve the purchase of two Police Department (2) Chevy Tahoes from Valley Chevrolet under Commonwealth of Pennsylvania CO-STARS purchasing program; the trade-in of two (2) Ford Police Interceptors for a total credit of $17,000 and the remaining balance to be financed with 5 year lease purchase agreements at 5.94% interest with Community Leasing Partners, Manhattan, Kansas and authorizing the city administrator, mayor, controller, solicitor and chief financial officer to execute all necessary documents associated with the same.

9. I.Motion to authorize the City Administrator and Chief Financial Officer to work with the consulting team and to proceed to seek a financial package and issuance of debt for City projects and the Market & Main/New American Theater project.

10. J.A motion to accept and authorize the execution of engagement letter from Kaufman Dolowich LLP. 

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8.RESOLUTIONS

1. A.Resolution Number 13043- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PITTSTON CITY COUNCIL, COUNTY OF LUZERNE, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION TO THE PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR FUNDING THROUGH THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM.

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2. B.Resolution Number 13044- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PITTSTON CITY COUNCIL, COUNTY OF LUZERNE, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, LOCAL SHARE ACCOUNT GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE GREATER PITTSTON REGIONAL COMPOST FACILITY MAINTAINANCE AND UPKEEP.

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3. C.Resolution Number 13045- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, APPROVING A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT (CBA) WITH THE PITTSTON CITY FIRE FIGHTERS LOCAL 840 INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS JANUARY 1, 2025 - DECEMBER 31, 2028.

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4. D.Resolution Number 13046- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PITTSTON CITY COUNCIL, COUNTY OF LUZERNE, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, APPROVING A SUB-DIVISION AT 133 VINE STREET IN THE CITY OF PITTSTON.

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5. E.Resolution Number 13047- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PITTSTON CITY COUNCIL, COUNTY OF LUZERNE, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, APPROVING A LOT CONSOLIDATION AT 129 RIVER STREET IN THE CITY OF PITTSTON.

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6. F.Resolution Number 13048- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PITTSTON CITY COUNCIL, COUNTY OF LUZERNE, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, APPROVING THE RECONFIGURATION AT 200 OVERLOOK DRIVE IN THE CITY OF PITTSTON.

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7. G.Resolution Number 13049- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PITTSTON CITY COUNCIL, COUNTY OF LUZERNE, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, APPROVING THE CITY OF PITTSTON ENTERING INTO A STATUTORY PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT WITH THE GREATER PITTSTON YMCA FOR A COMMUNITY CHANGE GRANT THROUGH THE EPA.

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8. H.Resolution Number 13050- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PITTSTON CITY COUNCIL, COUNTY OF LUZERNE, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, APPROVING THE OFFICE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TO IMPLEMENT THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN, ALLOCATE NECESSARY RESOURCES, AND REPORT THE PROGRESS TO THE CITY COUNCIL ON A REGULAR BASIS.

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9.ORDINANCES

10.BILLS PAYABLE

1. A.To authorize payment of the City of Pittston bills.
   
   Total General Fund: $517,032.70
   Total Sewer Maintenance: $121,202.33
   Total Liquid Fuels: $2,205.80
   Total PayGo: $37,857.67
   Total Capital Improv.: $108,594.18
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   Total Amount:              $786,892.68

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11.PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS ONLY

12.OLD BUSINESS

13.NEW BUSINESS

1. A.New Garbage Collection Schedule- Starting the week of October 21, 2024

2. B.Proposed 2025 Budget Draft Discussion

14.UPCOMING EVENTS

1. A.Trick or Treat on Main Street

   Saturday, October 19, 2024

   4pm- Lower Tomato Festival Lot and Main Street

2. B.The Rocky Horror Picture Show

   Saturday, October 19, 2024

   7:00pm- Slope

3. C.Pittston Farmer's Market  9am-2pm

   Tuesday, October 22, 2024

   Tuesday, October 29, 2024

   Tuesday, November 5, 2024

   Tuesday, November 12, 2024

   Tuesday, November 19, 2024

15.ADJOURNMENT

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