CLARKS GREEN BOROUGH COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER21, 2022  CALLTO ORDER: President Rinaldi called the meeting oft the Clarks Green Council to order at 7:05 ROLL CALL: Secretary Culbertson conducted roll call. The following were present: Mr. Egan, Mr. Toms, Ms. Igoe, Mr. Rinaldi and Mayor Barrasse via phone were present. Mr. Curranjoined the meeting  P.M. with the Pledge of Allegiance.  approximately 7:15PM via phone. ABSENT: Mr. Williams and Ms. Wanchisen.  VISITORS: CSPD ChiefYarns, Ben Freda, Abington Journal, George Parker, Clarks Green Zoning officer, Terry Rose, Scott, Mari and Julie Tinkleman, Mary Anne Lucas, Marianne Rooney, Dorian APPROVAL OF MINUTES: President Rinaldi entertained the motion to accept the minutes oft the November 16, 2022 Council meeting. Ms. Igoe motioned, seconded by Mr. Toms. Ms. Igoe, Mr. Toms, PUBLIC COMMENT: Mary Anne Lucas, 102 Pineview Circle addressed Council on behalfofh her neighbors about the recent dog attacks in the Green Hills Development expressing the neighborhood's concerns about dangerous dogs residing at 112 Squirrel Run. Ms. Lucas described the history oft these aggressive dogs noting they have now killed two family pets and menaced neighbors walking or jogging. The neighbors believes something needs to be done to protect pets and children in this neighborhood suggesting resident safety requires enforcement of dog laws intended to prevent animal attacks. All residents in attendance voiced the same concerns. Ms. Lucus additionally read a letter to Council from Christman and also provided al letter sent to the Dog Warden regarding the pet death from October 2021. POLICE REPORT: CSPD Chief Yarns briefly reviewed the monthly police report. Chief Yarns took the opportunity to address the dog complaints at 112 Squirrel Run. Chief Yarns stated the Clarks Summit Police Department were never notified of the dog complaints. A brief discussion took place concerning the activities of the Dog Warden in investigating the attacks. Residents and Council expressed their MAYOR'S REPORT: Mayor Barrasse express his concern over the recent pet incident as a tragedy and TREASURER'S REPORT AND BILL APPROVAL: Mr. Rinaldi reviewed the distributed Budget VS. Actual comparing balances to last month and last year. The Treasurer's report was presented by Mr.  Butovich, Helene Magnotta and Brian Tully.  Mr. Egan, Mr. Curran and Mr. Rinaldi voted in favor.  dissatisfaction concerning the dog warden's s activities.  asked for this to be rectified. Mayor Barrasse wished everyone a Merry Christmas.  Rinaldi and filed for audit. Current fund balances are as follows:  General Fund Checking Capital Fund Money Market Sewer Fund Checking Sewer = FNCB CD #200469681 Sewer- = Wayne Bank CD #80049035 Sewer Wayne Bank CD #80021603 Sewer = Wayne Bank CD #80044088  $  719,826.77 126,522.65 464,652.92 76,488.61 76,974.99 53,206.65 50,188.16    State Funds Checking Total Checking/Savings  168,527.99 1,736,388.74  $  Mr. Rinaldi entertained a motion to accept the Treasurer's report and ratify the payment of the bills. Mr. Egan motioned, seconded by Ms. Igoe. Mr. Toms, Mr. Curran, Ms. Igoe, Mr. Egan and Mr. Rinaldi voted in favor. Mr. Rinaldi entertained a motion to reinvest the Wayne Bank CD 80021603 maturing 1/5/2023. Ms. Igoe motioned, seconded by Mr. Toms. Mr. Toms, Mr. Egan, Mr. Curran, Ms. Igoe and  Mr. Rinaldi voted in favor.  MOTIONS: Mr. Rinaldi introduced Resolution No. 5 of2022 to Council for adoption.  RESOLUTION No. 5 of2022 Borough of Clarks Green Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania TRANSFER TAXI FOR THE YEAR 2023  ARESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE REAL ESTATE1 TAX MILLAGE, WAGET TAX, LOCAL SERVICESTAX, AND REALTY  BE IT RESOLVED, by the Borough Council of the Borough of Clarks Green that the Real Estate Tax millage for the calendar year 2023 be established at fifteen (15) mills for each dollar ofassessed value or the sum of$1.50 on each one hundred dollars of assessed valuation, and establishing the Wage Tax at one-halfofo one percent (0.5%), the Local Services Tax at fifty-two dollars ($52.00), and Real Estate TransferTax: at one percent  (1%) for the calendar year 2023.  THIS RESOLUTION is adopted by the Clarks Green Borough Council this 21st day of December,  2022. ATTEST: /s/Joanne Culbertson Joanne Culbertson, Secretary  BOROUGH OF CLARKS GREEN By:/s/ David Rinaldi David Rinaldi, President Clarks Green Borough Council  Mr. Egan motioned to adopt Resolution No. 50 of2022 establishing the real estate tax millage, wage tax, local services tax and realty and transfer tax for the year 2023, seconded by Ms. Igoe. Mr. Toms, Mr. Egan, Ms. Igoe, Mr. Curran and Mr. Rinaldi voted in favor. Mr. Rinaldi introduced Resolution No. 6of 2022 approving three (3) year fire protection contract with Clarks Summit Fire Company.  RESOLUTION No. 6of2022 Borough of Clarks Green Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania FOR THE BOROUGH  A RESOLUTION APPROVING A FIRE PROTECTION AGREEMENT  WHEREAS, Section 1202(35) oft the Borough Code (8. Pa. C.S.A. $ 101, et seq.) provides that the Borough may enter into contracts for the purpose of providing fire protection services for the Borough; and WHEREAS, the Borough desires to designate THE CLARKS SUMMIT FIRE COMPANY NO. 1,INC. WHEREAS, The Clarks Summit Fire Company No. 1, Inc. is equipped to furnish reasonable fire  to provide fire protection services to the Borough and its residents; and  protection servicest to the Borough and its residents.    NOW THEREFORE, BEI ITI RESOLVED, that the Clarks Green Borough Council hereby approves the Borough entering into a Fire Protection Agreement with The Clarks Summit Fire Company No. 1, Inc., substantially in the form attached to this Resolution for a three (3)year period beginning on. January 1,2023 and  ending On December: 31,2025.  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President of Borough Council and the Borough Secretary are hereby authorized to execute a Fire Protection Agreement with The Clarks Summit Fire Company No. 11 Inc.,  substantially in the form attached to this Resolution.  THIS RESOLUTION is adopted by the Clarks Green Borough Council this 215 day ofDecember, 2022.  ATTEST: /s/Joanne Culbertson Joanne Culbertson, Secretary  BOROUGH OF CLARKS GREEN By:/s/I David Rinaldi David Rinaldi, President, Clarks Green Borough Council  Mr. Toms motioned to adopt Resolution No. 60 of2022 approving the fire protection three (3) contract with Clarks Summit Fire Company No. 1 beginning January 1,2023 to December 31,2025, seconded by Ms. Igoe. Mr. Egan, Mr. Curran, Ms. Igoe, Mr. Toms and Mr. Rinaldi voted in favor. Mr. Rinaldi told Council there are three (3) areas in the Borough where the storm water systems need to be replaced naming Greenbrier, Rabbit Run and Spring Street. Mr. Rinaldi stated a meeting was. held with the Borough engineers in establishing an improvement plan along with preparing the proposed Covid 19 ARPA: PA Small Water and Sewer Grant application with a total project cost of $462,735. Mr. Rinaldi entertained a motion approving Resolution No. 7 of2022 for the submission of the grant application under the Covid 19 ARPAPA: Small Water and Sewer Grant in amount of $462,735 along with the  Resolution No. 7 certification by the Borough Secretary.  RESOLUTION No. 7 of2022 Borough of Clarks Green Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania A RESOLUTION APPROVING  COMMONWEALTH FINANCING AUTHORITY GRANT REQUEST  WHIEREAS, the Borough of Clarks Green (the "Borough"), desires undertake a stormwater drainage project estimated to cost $462,735.00 and to submit a grant request for funds to repair and replace stormwater drainage within the rights-of-way of Borough streets identified as Evans Street, Greenbrier Drive, Rabbit Run and NOWTHEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Borough of Clarks Green, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania hereby requests a Covid 19 ARPA Pennsylvania Small Water and Sewer Program grant ini the amount of $370,188.00 from the Commonwealth Financing Authority to be used for repair and replacement of Borough owned stormwater drainage facilities in the rights-of-way of Evans Street, Greenbrier Drive, Rabbit Run the Clarks Green Borough Council, and Joanne Culbertson, Borough Manager, as the officials authorized to execute all documents and agreements between the Borough and the Commonwealth Financing Authority to  Spring Street in the Borough.  and Spring Street in the Borough.  BEI IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Borough does hereby designate David Rinaldi, President of  facilitate and assist in obtaining the requested grant.  THISRESOLUTION is adopted by the Clarks Green Borough Council this 215 day ofDecember, 2022.    ATTEST: /s/Joanne Culbertson Joanne Culbertson, Secretary  BOROUGH OF CLARKS GREEN By:/s/) David Rinaldi David Rinaldi, President, Clarks Green Borough Council  Authorized Official Resolution  I,Joanne Culbertson, duly qualified Secretary of the Borough of Clarks Green, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, hereby certifies that the Resolution attached hereto is a true, complete and correct copy ofthe Resolution duly adopted by a majority vote of the Clarks Green Borough Council at a duly convened Meeting of the Clarks Green Borough Council held on December 21,2022 and said Resolution has been recorded in the Minutes oft the Borough of Clarks Green and remains in full force and effect as oft this  date.  IN WITNESS THEREOF,Iaffix my hand and attach the seal of the Borough of Clarks Green.  Dated: December21,2022 (SEAL)  Is'Joanne Culbertson Joanne Culbertson, Secretary Borough ofClarks Green Lackawanna County,PA  Ms. Igoe motioned, seconded by Mr. Curran, Mr. Toms, Mr. Egan, Ms. Igoe, Mr. Curran and Mr. Rinaldi voted in favor. Mr. Rinaldi asked for ar motion approving the Wayco Inc. final payment request for 2022 Paving Project in the amount of $80,261.53 noting the change order with a deduction in the amount of $31,328.41 from the original bid price of $111,589.94. Mr. Toms motioned, seconded by Ms. Igoe. Mr. Toms, Ms. Igoe, Mr. Curran, Mr. Egan and Mr. Rinaldi voted in favor. Mr. Rinaldi entertained a motion for approving the payment to Buranich Excavating for replacement and repair of catch basins located on Rabbit Run in the amount of$8,800. Ms. Igoe motioned, seconded by Mr. Curran. Mr. Curran, Mr. Egan, Mr. Toms, Ms. Igoe and Mr. Rinaldi voted in favor. Mr. Rinaldi introduced the Council Meeting Schedule for 2023 and asked for a motion to advertise Council meetings on the third Wednesday of each month in 2023 and work sessions for the first Monday of each month beginning in February 2023. Mr. Egan motioned, seconded by Ms. Igoe. Mr. Curran, Ms. Igoe, Mr. Toms, Mr. Egan, and Mr. Rinaldi voted in favor. Mr. Rinaldi told Council at the last work session wages for employees were discussed along with potential bonuses for their performance in 2022. Mr. Rinaldi entertained a motion to set the 2023 wages for the Borough employees: Ken Hiller DPW laborer at an hourly rate of $22 per hour, Tom Worobey laborer at an hourly rate of $20 per hour, Ken Lynch laborer at an hourly rate of$19 per hour, George Parker, Code Enforcement Officer at an hourly rate of$26 per hour and Paula Thompson, Assistant Secretary/Treasurer at an hourly rate of$16.50 per hour. Ms. Igoe motioned, seconded by Mr. Egan. Mr. Curran, Mr. Egan, Ms. Igoe, Mr. Toms and Mr. Rinaldi votedi in favor. Mr. Curran motioned to approve the 2022 employee bonuses: Ken Hiller and Tom Worobey $250, Ken Lynch, Paula Thompson and George Parker $100 each and Joanne Culbertson in the amount of $1,000, seconded by Ms. Igoe. Mr. Egan, Ms. Igoe, Mr. Toms, Mr. Curran and Mr. Rinaldi voted in favor. Mr. Rinaldi notified Council of an email from Counciwoman Ms. Wanchisen resigning from  Council. Mr. Rinaldi proceeded to read the resignation letter.  Courtney Palmer Wanchisen 12/21/22 Clarks Green Borough Council Members 1041 N. Abington Rd Clarks Green, PA 18411    Dear Clarks Green Council,  Iam writing to you to inform oft the difficult decision to resign from Clarks Green Borough Council. When Iran for this position, Idid not anticipate how demanding my new. job would turn out to be. Ialso have missed meetings due to work events, illnesses and Madelyn's activities and If feel I cannot dedicate the time to work sessions and council meetings. Ireally think you need to appoint someone that can truly dedicate their time to council and the community. This decision comes today as my daughter has the stomach flu and came home sick from school Thank you for the opportunity to contribute to Clarks Green Council and to serve alongside some truly wonderful people. Iwish you all the best and Iam always here to help volunteer for things within the community.  today and knowingl I would once again have to miss tonight's meeting due to illness.  Sincerely,  Courtney Palmer Wanchisen  President Rinaldi asked Council for a Motion to Amend the Meeting Agenda to add Consideration of the acceptance ofMs. Wanchisen's resignation letter. Mr. Toms moved to amend the meeting agenda to add consideration oft the acceptance ofMs. Wanchisen's resignation. Seconded by Mr. Curran. Mr. Curran, Ms. Igoe, Mr. Toms, Mr. Egan and Mr. Rinaldi voted in favor. Mr. Rinaldi asked Council for a motion to accept the resignation of Ms. Wanchisen. Mr. Toms motioned, seconded by Egan. Mr. Egan, Ms. Igoe, OTHER BUSINESS: Mr. Rinaldi wished everyone a happy healthy holiday season. Merry Christmas. MOTION, FOR. ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Rinaldi entertained the motion to adjourn the meeting. Ms. Igoe motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:29 P.M., seconded by Mr. Toms. All in attendance voted in  Mr. Curran, Mr. Toms and Mr. Rinaldi voted in favor.  favor.  G Gulachas Jpanne Culbertson, Secretary/Treasurer    CLARKS GREEN BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING AMENDED AGENDA December 21, 2022 7:00PM  1. Call To Order and Pledge of Allegiance - President Rinaldi  2. RollCall-Secretary Culbertson  3. Motions to approve the Council Meeting Minutes November16, ,2022  4. Public Comment  5. Police and/or Fire Report. Discussion regarding community response to dangerous dogs (two neighbors pets killed in the last year) located at112 Squirrel Run in the Green Hills Development ofthe Borough.  6. Mayor's Report. coming due.  7. Review of Borough Financials, Budget VS. Actual Report and Motion to pay bills. Motion to reinvest Borough CD 8. Consideration of Resolution 5 of 2022 establishing the Borough Real Estate Tax Millage, Wage Tax, Local 5ervices 9. Consideration of Resolution 6 of 2022 approving at three (3) year contract for fire protection with the Clarks 10. Consideration of Resolution 7 of 2022 approving the submission ofa grant Application underthe ARPA! Small Waterand Sewer grant in the amount of $462,735.00 for Borough storm water system improvements including the certification of Resolution 7 by the Borough Secretary fori inclusion in the grant submission. 11. Approving the final Payment Request from Wayco Inc. in the amount of $80,261.53 for the Borough 2022 Paving Project. (Original contract amount:. $111,589.94 minus Change Order 1 resulting in a deduction in the amount 12. Approval for payment to Buranich Excavating for replacement of catch basin and repair of catch basin on Rabbit 13. Consideration and approval of Borough Council Meeting Schedule for 2023 with authorization to advertise the 14. Motion to set the wages for Borough Employees for 2023 and consideration of bonus payments for workin 15. Discussion and motion to accept the resignation from Borough Council from Councilwoman Courtney  Tax and Real Estate Transfer Tax for 2023.  Summit Fire Company #1 beginning January1, 2023 and ending December 31, 2025.  $31,328.41 from the original bid price). Run in the amount of $8800.00.  schedule. 2022. Wanchisen. 16. Other Business/tiscussion. 17. Motion to Adjourn.  NOTE TO VISITORS: Please sign the attendance sheet and indicate if you wish to observe the meeting or to