City of Pittston City Council Wednesday, February 21, 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: January 17, 2024

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4.PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD – AGENDA ITEMS ONLY

5.COMMUNICATIONS

1. A.Monthly Report of Municipal Net Assets

2. B.WVSA Board Meeting Minutes- January 2024

3. C.Compost Commission Meeting Minutes- February 2024

4. D.Electronic copies of the compliance audit reports of the City of Pittston Firemen’s, Officers and Employees, and Police Pension Plans for the period January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2022 from the Department of the Auditor General

5. E.Thank you note from the McGarry Family

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6.REPORTS

1. A.Police Department: (Prepared by Police Chief)
   I. Total Complaints: 257
   II. Criminal Arrests: 7
   III. Total Feels Collected: $4,823.86

2. B.Treasurer’s Office Report (Prepared by Treasurer/Tax Collector)
   I. Expenditures: $492,724.97
   II. General Fund Cash Balance: $587,410.65

3. C.Code Enforcement Report (Prepared by Zoning Officer/Code Officer)
   I. Total Permits and Registration: 115
   II. Total Fees: $14,785.00

4. D.Public Safety Report (Prepared by Fire Chief)
   I. Total Calls: 72

5. E.Refuse Fees Report (Prepared by Treasurer/Tax Collector)
   I. Total Amount Collected for Refuse Fees: $22,339.00

6. F.Street Department Report
   I. Total Work Orders Completed for the Month of January: 190

7. G.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 approve a Memorandum of Understanding between The City of Pittston and The Pittston City Parking Authority for shared services to enforce permit parking regulations at 401 Kennedy Blvd., Pittston, Pennsylvania.

4. D.A motion to approve entering into an agreement with PA CareerLink for a onsite job training and incumbent training reimbursement program on an as needed basis.

5. E.A motion to approve Willow Lane Sanitary and Stormwater Improvements proposal by Pennoni Associates Inc.

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8.RESOLUTIONS

1. A.Resolution Number 12968: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PITTSTON CITY COUNCIL REFUNDING TAXES PAID ON A PROPERTY AT 101 MAPLE LANE (72-D11SE3-04B-01A-000).

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2. B.Resolution Number 12969- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA APPROVING THE EMERGENCY DEMOLITION OF A CITY-OWNED STRUCTURE AT 72-74 CHURCH STREET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE SAME.

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3. C.Resolution Number 12970-  A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA ADDING PROVISIONS TO PITTSTON CITY CODE CHAPTER 344 PARKING LOTS TO DESIGNATE A CITY-OWNED LAND PARCEL AS A PARKING LOT; TO PROVIDE FOR PERMIT PARKING IN THE SAME AND TO PRESCRIBE REGULATIONS FOR THE USE OF THE LOT.

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4. D.Resolution Number 12971- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA UPDATING ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS OF THE PITTSTON CITY CODE PERTAINING TO THE POSITIONS OF DEPUTY CITY ADMINISTRATOR, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND CITY CONTROLLER.

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5. E.Resolution Number 12972- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PITTSTON CITY COUNCIL FORMALLY NAMING AND DEDICATING THE PITTSTON CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM TO RECOGNIZE THE HEROIC EFFORTS OF PITTSTON CITY NATIVE, CAPTAIN THOMAS J. HROMISIN.

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6. F.Resolution Number 12973- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PITTSTON CITY COUNCIL, COUNTY OF LUZERNE, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, APPROVING PERMIT FEES ASSOCIATED WITH FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS THROUGH THE NEIGHBORWORKS PROGRAM WITHIN THE CITY OF PITTSTON BE WAIVED.

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7. G.Resolution Number 12974- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PITTSTON CITY COUNCIL, COUNTY OF LUZERNE, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION AND EXECUTION OF A GRANT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO UNDERTAKE THE PROJECT, “BMX BICYCLE PARK BUILD OUT.”

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8. H.Resolution Number 12975- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PITTSTON CITY COUNCIL, COUNTY OF LUZERNE, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, APPROVING A POLICY TO SET GUIDELINES REGARDING PROCEDURES FOR THE CITY OF PITTSTON’S NEWSLETTER/ NEWSPAPER, REFERRED TO AS “PITTSTON MATTERS.”

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9. I.Resolution Number 12976- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PITTSTON CITY COUNCIL, COUNTY OF LUZERNE, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL FROM AMERISTAR FACILITY SOLUTIONS FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES.

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10. J.Resolution Number 12977- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR THE REFUNDING OF ESCROWED FUNDS PURSUANT TO PITTSTON CITY CODE CHAPTER 255 FIRE INSURANCE CLAIMS.

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11. K.Resolution Number 12978- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA UPDATING THE FEE SCHEDULE FOR ON STREET HANDICPAP PARKING SPACES PURSUANT TO PITTSTON CITY CODE CHAPTER 340 HANDICAP PARKING.

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12. L.Resolution Number 12979- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA APPROVING LEASE AGREEMENTS FOR STORAGE RENTALS LOCATED AT 76 CHURCH STREET, REAR 76 CHURCH STREET, AND GEORGE STREET GARAGE COMPLEX.

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9.ORDINANCES

1. A.{File 2 of 2024}

   AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AMENDING PITTSTON CITY CODE CHAPTER 270 FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT REQUIRING PERMITS FOR ALL CONSTRUCTION TO REFLECT THE MOST CURRENT REGULATIONS FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM (NFIP) AND UPDATED FLOOD RISK MAPS ISSUED BY THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) AND PROVIDING FOR ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE SAME.

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10.BILLS PAYABLE

1. A.To authorize payment of the City of Pittston bills.
   
   Total General Fund: $492,724.97
   Total Sewer Maintenance: $33,517.75
   Total Liquid Fuels: $6,532.66
   Total PayGo: $1273.00
   Total Capital Improv. Streetscape: $25.00
   Total COFP Capital Improv. Construction: $2,179,463.42
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   Total Amount:             $ 2,713,536.80

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11.PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS ONLY

12.OLD BUSINESS

13.NEW BUSINESS

14.UPCOMING EVENTS

1. A.St. Patrick's Day Parade

   - Saturday, March 2, 2024

   *Please let Mary know if you plan on walking in the parade with the City.

2. B. Easter Egg Drive Thru

   -       - Saturday, March 23, 2024 (10am-12pm)

   -          Upper Tomato Lot

15.ADJOURNMENT

1. A.Argo- Bangs- McLean- Melvin Scarantino- Lombardo