Mayor Robert Mullen Solicitor Atty. Matthew G. Boyd Ufberg &A Associates ChiefofPolice David Homschek Secretary Sandra' Van! Luvender Treasurer Jennifer Davitt Engineer PennEastern Engineers, LLC Paul Pasonick  Council President Homschek Holly Vice President Dennis' O'Brien Michael Fuller Kyler Kovaleski Jim Emlaw Jonathan Gedrich Bob Dommermuth Gary! Halagarda Alan Kiesinger  Gboca  Borough of  950 Main St. Avoca, Pa 18641 Secretary@AvocaBorougn.com Telephones Secretary:! 570-457-4947 Fax: 570-451-1750  Police Department: 570-457-4011  Street Department: 570-451-0625  AVOCA BOROUGH Meeting Minutes  Thursday, April 11, 2024 - Council Meeting  The regular meeting of the Avoca Borough Council was held on Thursday, April 11, 2024, with Council President, Holly HOMSCHECK, presiding. The work session began at 1848HRS. The regular meeting was called to order at 1852HRS, Council Members in attendance: Holly HOMSCHEK, Gary HALAGARDA, Dennis O'BRIEN, Jim EMLAW, Jonathan Also in attendance: Mayor Robert MULLEN, Attorney Jordan. DEMPSEY, Borough Engineer Paul PASONICK and Motion by Jim EMLAW, second by Alan KIESINGER to accept the minutes from last month's meeting. Voice Motion by Kyler KOVALESKI, second by Mike FULLER to pay all bilis presented with monies available. Voice Vote: Motion by Alan KIESINGER, second by Bob DOMMERMUTH to accept new correspondence as presented. Voice Motion by Jim EMLAW, second by Dennis O'BRIEN to accept police report prepared by Chief HOMSCHEK and Motion by Gary HALAGARDA, second by Mike FULLER to decline Textmygov proposal ($3600.00 per year-3- Motion by Bob DOMMERMUTH, second by Mike FULLER to appoint Alan KIESINGER: as the Landbank  and Pledge of Allegiance was said by Gary HALAGARDA.  GEDRICH, Alan KIESINGER, Kyler KOVALESKI, Bob DOMMERMUTH and Michael FULLER.  Secretary Sandra VAN LUVENDER. Vote: (9) Nine Yes (9) Nine Yes Vote: (9) Nine Yes  read by Mayor MULLEN. Voice Vote: (9) Nine Yes  year commitment). Roll Call: (8) Eight Yes - Bob DOMMERMUTH: abstain.  representative. Roll Call: (9) Nine Yes  Motion by Alan KIESINGER, second by Kyler KOVALESKI to donate $100.00 to Meals on Wheels. Voice Vote: (9) Motion by Alan KIESINGER, second by Jim EMLAW to approve handicap parking space at 921 South Street, Avoca  Nine Yes  Voice Vote: (9) Nine Yes    Motion by Dennis O'BRIEN, second by Jim EMLAW to approve Amazon Business Prime Membership = save on Motion by Mike FULLER, second by Kyler KOVALESKI to donate $100.00 to Pittston Area Golf Team- Goif Motion by Kyler KOVALESKI, second by. Jonathan GEDRICH to purchase (4) four new tasers for Police Department quote from Axon Enterprises $20,189.60 from the Rescue Fund. Roll Call Vote: (8) Eight Yes - Holly HOMSCHEK Motion by Jim EMLAW, second by Bob DOMMERMUTH to purchase utility trailer for Street Department to replace current one for hauling equipment - cost not to exceed $4000.00-1 to be paid from Rescue Fund. Roll Call' Vote:  shipping costs- - cost $179.00. Voice Vote: (9) Nine Yes Tournament 07/15/2024. Voice Vote: (9) Nine Yes  abstain.  (9) Nine Yes Audience:  Alan GORDAN wanted to voice his concerns about happenings at 1006 Clark Street (Carl ROSA property). GORDAN wanted to report that ROSA is storing al large quantity of paint in his garage and there is 250-gallon propane tank just outside of the garage. GORDAN asked if ROSA had any permits for running a business from his garage and were the GORDAN also questioned the number of dogs at the ROSAI house and if he was running a breeding business from the house. Secretary VAN LUVENDER did make calls to Zoning and EMA: about the issues at this property. Connie PARADIS was looking for an update on chair lift at neighboring property. Attorney DEMPSEY advised that he did receive the specs, but there was still a question on the property lines and if zoning would allow crossing of the lines. PARADIS believed that they owned the wall, but it appeared they did not, and property line ran close to their house. President HOMSCHEK commented about the liability issue still being the main factor. PARADIS reported that they would Fire Chief, Tom MATTHEWS asked about the status of the former Laura Fashions Building -737 Main Street. He was advised that calls had been placed to BHW regarding the building, but no new information to report. Chief MATTHEWS also asked about the ordinance for rentals inspections. He was advised that the ordinance was in the  conditions safe.  be willing to sign a waiver.  draft stage and would most likely be on next month's agenda.  Council Members:  Council member, Kyler KOVALESKI noted that he appreciated the work done by all on the sign at the creek on McAlpine Street. President HOMSCHEK supervised students from Pittston. Area who assisted in cleaning up the area and Mayor  Mullen repainted the sign.  Street Department: Stan SPAGNUOLO was present at the meeting.  Engineer: Avoca Borough Engineer's Report (dated April 11, 2024) prepared by Paul PASONICK. See'attached) Police: The Police Report was prepared by Chief David HOMSCHEK: and read by Mayor Robert MULLEN. (See attached).  Avoca Patrol Officer, Jonathan ALAIMO, was also present at the meeting.  Motion by Jonathan GEDRICH, second by Dennis O'BRIEN to adjourn the meeting at 1926HRS.