CLARKS GREEN BOROUGH COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 19,2020  CALLTO ORDER: President Barrasse called the meeting of the Clarks Green Council to order at 7:00 ROLL CALL: Assistant Secretary Thompson conducted roll call. The following were present: Mr. Rinaldi, Dr. Cochran, Mr. Hughes, Ms. Igoe, Mr. Williams, Mr. Barrasse, Mayor McGraw and Solicitor  p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance.  Weinschenk via phone. ABSENT: Mr. Toms  VISITORS: Mary Moore, 113 Glenburn Road, Robert Kennedy, 315 Gordon Drive, CSPD Officer Gibbons, Kayleigh Cornell, Community Relations Coordinator, Lackawanna County, and Ben Freda, PUBLIC COMMENT: Robert Kennedy, 315 Gordon Drive, addressed Council on the Abington Senior Center and his views on the seniors oft the community with his beliefs. Kayleigh Cornell, Community Relations Coordinator, Lackawanna County, briefly reviewed the events scheduled for the County. MAYOR'S REPORT: Mayor McGraw addressed Council by thanking Council on opening up the senior center. Mayor McGraw introduced Officer Gibbons. Officer Gibbons reviewed the monthly report stating it was a quiet month with no major issues. Mayor McGraw left the meeting at 7:17P.M. SOLICITOR'S REPORT: Solicitor Weinschenk introduced Resolution No. 3 of2020 approving a memorandum oft understanding between the Lackawanna County Conservation District and the Borough. The purpose of the Memorandum ofUnderstanding is to provide for coopcration between the Lackawanna County Conservation District and the Council of Clarks Grcen Borough, to jointly promote the conservation of natural resources within Clarks Green Borough on lands both public and private, for the purpose of preventing soil erosion and sedimentation of streams, promoting stormwater management, managing agricultural security areas and promoting the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of Clarks Green Borough.  Abington Journal.  RESOLUTIONNO.30f2020 BOROUGH OF CLARKS GREEN LACKAWANNA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA  A RESOLUTION APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE LACKAWANNA COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT  AND THE BOROUGH    WHEREAS, the Lackawanna County Conservation District ("LCCD") has requested municipalities within Lackawanna County to enter into a Memorandum ofUnderstanding with LCCD regarding the responsibilities oft the LCCD and the municipalities in implementing the requirements ofthe Pennsylvania Erosion and Sediment Pollution Control Program; and WHEREAS, the Memorandum ofUnderstanding will serve to evidencc the linkage between the Borough and LCCD as required by the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System  (MS4) )protocol; and  WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the residents of the Borough that the Borough NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Clarks Green Borough Council hercby approves the Borough entering into the Memorandum ofUnderstanding with the Lackawanna County Conservation District, substantially in the form attached to the Resolution. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President of Borough Council and the Borough Secretary are hereby authorized to execute the Memorandum ofUnderstanding with the  enter into the Memorandum of Understanding.  LCCD substantially in the form attached to this Resolution.  THIS RESOLUTION is adopted by the Clarks Green Borough this 19th day of February, 2020.  ATTEST: /s/Joanne Culbertson Joanne Culbertson, Secretary  BOROUGH OF CLARKS GREEN /s/. Joseph Barrasse Joseph Barrasse, President Clarks Green Borough Council  Mr. Rinaldi motioned to adopt Resolution No. 3 of2020, seçonded by Dr. Cochran. Dr. Cochran, Ms. Igoe, Mr. Rinaldi, Mr. Hughes, Mr. Williams and Mr. Barrasse voted in favor. Solicitor Weinschenk talked briefly about FEMA and the new Lackawanna County flood maps and mandatory Flood Plain Ordinance. Solicitor Weinschenk informed Council of the effects ofr momparicptiomuspenson int the Natural Flood Insurance program if the compliant adopted ordinance is not submitted by the deadline of August 5th. Solicitor Weinschenk told Council he has been communicating with the Borough engineers and checking to see if an existing ordinance just needs to be modified or new ordinance needs to be adopted in order to comply. Solicitor Weinschenk stated he will also contact the Borough's Emergency Management Coordinator, James Waters on this subject. Solicitor Weinschenk told Council a new zoning ordinance will need to be considered in connection with the SAPA plan and noted an amendment will need to be added to the current SAPA Agreement. Solicitor Weinschenk suggested to Council that forming a committee might be helpful SO they can work with Mr. Parker and myselfin reviewing and summarizing the one hundred six (106) page draft Zoning Ordinance providing Council with guidance as to the changes or what is different from the current Ordinance. Solicitor Weinschenk informed Council the Borough's Planning Commission will be having the Re-Organization meeting tomorrow night and they will either recommend or not to approve the draft Zoning Ordinance to Council stating a subsequent meeting will be scheduled in about two (2) weeks and ifit is a favorable recommendation the Zoning Ordinance would be introduced at the March Council meeting noting there is a June 30th deadline for the adoption ofthe Ordinance. Mr. Barrasse asked Council who would like to volunteer to be on the committee and then asked Mr. Rinaldi ifhe would like to be on the committee since he has been attending the meetings. Mr. Rinaldi said, "Yes". Mr. Barrasse noted he would also be serving on the committee. All of Council agreed to the possibility ofhave a Planning Commission meeting on March 18th at 6P.M. before the Council meeting ift the Planning Commission is available. Solicitor Weinschenk    told Council the meeting will need to be advertised. Solicitor Weinschenk reported at the Planning Commission meeting tomorrow it will be considering a minor subdivision in respect to the Orzel and Braz property. Basically, the residential property on Glenburn Road will be giving up ten (10) feet to the gas station property on a lot line adjustment. Solicitor Weinschenk stated this possible recommendation should be on March meeting agenda. Mr. Rinaldi motioned to pay the final SAPA payment for the new Zoning Ordinance in the amount of $1,251.36, seconded by Mr. Williams. Mr. Williams, Mr. Rinaldi, PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Rinaldi reported to Council the F550 body of the truck is in but waiting on Powell's to give us a cost breakdown of the individual attachments that will be added. Mr. Hughes stated he had contacted Jeff Kyle, DGK Insurance regarding the insurance on the future vehicles and their approximate arrivals. Mr. Hughes told Council ifall agrees the payment for the F550 vehicle will be funded from the Capital account. Mr. Rinaldi reported on a sewer backup located on Greenbrier Drive noting the line had been cameraed and cleared out. Mr. Barrasse asked Mr. Rinaldi ifhe would help out with the Small Water and Sewer Grant that had been started with the Borough Engineer and Mr. Rinaldi stated yes. Mr. Rinaldi was going to ask the Borough engineers how they arrived at the decision of GEORGE PARKER, ZONING OFFICER REPORT: Mr. Barrasse asked about the permits for 215 Fairview Road regarding an apartment. Mr. Rinaldi had several questions regarding the property's sewer ARWA: Mr. Rinaldi informed Council the Authority is still transitioning the retirement account. Mr. Rinaldi told Council they welcomed a new board member from Clarks Summit, Frank Benson. TREASURER'S REPORT AND BILL APPROVAL: Mr. Hughes reported on the checking account balances with comparisons to last month and last year. The Treasurer's report was presented by Mr.  Ms. Igoe, Mr. Hughes, Dr. Cochran and Mr. Barrasse voted in favor.  where they were going to start the rehab project.  hookups.  Hughes and filed for audit. Current fund balances are as follows:  General Fund Checking General Fund Money Market Capital Fund Money Market Sewer Fund Checking Sewer Fund Money Market Sewer-I FNCB CD #200278057 Sewer-1 FNCB CD #200469681 Sewer- - Wayne Bank CD State Funds Checking Total Checking/Savings  $  211,491.55 35,383.46 128,420.24 348,084.02 35,097.52 51,380.36 50,000.00 51,091.73 112.730.12 1,023,679.00  $  Mr. Hughes presented the Budget VS. Actual report comparing balances on the report to amounts from last year. Mr. Hughes motioned to renew the Wayne Bank CD (#603)at 2.02% interest and not more than ai fifteen (15) month maturity, seconded by Dr. Cochran. Dr. Cochran, Mr. Hughes, Mr. Williams, Ms. Igoe, Mr. Rinaldi and Mr. Barrasse voted in favor. Mr. Hughes presented the Budget VS. Actual report comparing balances on the report to amounts from last year. Mr. Hughes stated the Real Estate taxes are up $4,000 from a year ago and the Sewer collections are down $17,000. Mr. Hughes report Net Income is$26,000 lower than a year ago but we are still in a healthy position. With no questions from Council Mr. Hughes motioned, seconded by Mr. Williams to accept the Treasurer's report and ratify the payment ofthe bills. Mr. Rinaldi, Dr. Cochran, Mr. Hughes, Mr. Williams, Ms. Igoe, and Mr. Barrasse voted in favor. Mr. Hughes told Council $1,585 were collected in sewer delinquencies and the second letters will be going out in March with a due date of March 31S. Mr. Hughes stated liens will be placed On the  following accounts due to uncollectable sewer delinquencies 0044 and 0283.    BUILDING & GROUNDS: No report.  REFUSE & RECYCLING: Ms. Igoe reported she had nothing to report at this time.  HEALTH & SAFETY: Dr. Cochran reported that he had a meeting with CSPD Chief Yarns and James Water regarding the NIMS certification which can be taken online. Dr. Cochran talked about the serious ofal lockdown situation and a meeting should be established with the OLP principle, Chief Yarns and anyone interested from Council. Dr. Cochran asked about the painting ofthe necessary arrows for the traffic signal. Mr. Rinaldi stated the Borough engineers are aware ofit. Solicitor Weinschenk suggested PERSONNEL: Mr. Williams reported Paula Thompson and Joanne Culbertson are working out a schedule for office coverage while Ms. Culbertson is recovering from surgery. Mr. Williams told Council he will be reviewing the employee manual and possibly will suggest changes to policies with the approval from Council. Mr. Rinaldi stated he will be modifying the time off sheets and adding his name for approving the DPW time off request noting there are times that we do not know the DPW crew is not OLD BUSINESS: President Barrasse entertained a motion to appoint Mayor Ken McGraw to the Clarks Green Planning Commission noting the position has been open since the resignation oft the former Mayor Lawler. Mr. Hughes motioned, seconded by Mr. Williams. Mr. Rinaldi, Mr. Hughes, Ms. Igoe, Mr. MOTION FOR ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Barrasse entertained the motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Hughes motioned, seconded by Mr. Williams to adjourn the meeting at 8:21 P.M. All in attendance  another item that needs to be addressed are the crosswalks in the Borough.  working. Mr. Williams agreed with the modification ofthe time off request form.  Williams, Dr. Cochran and Mr. Barrasse voted in favor.  voted in favor. &  Culbertson,  Gt Secretary/Treasurer    CLARKSGREEN BOROUGH COUNCILMEETING Agenda February 19,2020  1. CALLTOORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE- President Joe Barrasse  2. ROLL CALL-A Asst.Secretary Paula Thompson 3. MOTION TO ACCEPT MINUTES- (delayed till Next month)  4. PUBLIC COMMENT 5. Lackawanna County Report?  Visitors should approach the podium and state their name and address. Comments limited to 5 min  MAYOR's Report, Mayor McGraw, note The Mayor has tol leave after his report. Clarks Summit Fire Co. President Mike Lukus, ChiefJay Miller, EMS Corey Colarossi 7. Solicitor's Report- Mr Weinschenk, will attend by phone conference. Resolution #3 Memorandum of Understanding with Lackawanna County Conservation District. FEMA Correspondence. Borough to provide Ordinance to DCED w/in a month. New Zoning Ordinance- consider. a new Ad-) Hoc Committee 8. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE- Mr. Rinaldi SSES Prioritization and Work Flow- Borough Engineers  Police Report- Clarks Summit Police Officer Gibbons  Zoning Report- Mr Parker 9. ARWA- Mr. Rinaldi  10. TREASURER'S REPORT AND BILL. APPROVAL- Mr. Hughes  11. FINANCE COMMITTEE - Mr. Hughes Payments, & Sewer Account Delinquencies. Renew Maturing Sewer CD 12. BUILDINGS & GROUNDS COMMITTEE- - Mr. Toms 13, REFUSE & RECYCLING COMMITTEE-MS. Igoe 14. HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE- Dr. Cochran NIMS Certification!, Mecting w ChiefYarns/ & James Waters 15. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE-Mr. William  16. OLDBUSINESS Review/ approve SAPA Invoice 17. NEW BUSINESS 18. ADJOURNMENT  Appoint Mayor Ken McGraw to Planning Commission  NOTE TO VISITORS: Please sign the attendance sheet and indicate ify you wish to address Council, stating the agenda topic  on which you would like to comment. Thank; you.