CLARKS GREEN BOROUGH SPECIAL MEETING COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 5, 2020  CALL : TO ORDER: President Barrasse called the special meeting of the Clarks Green Council to ROLL CALL: Assistant Secretary Thompson conducted roll call. The following were present: Mr. Rinaldi, Dr. Cochran, Mr. Hughes, Mr. Toms, Ms. Igoe, Mr. Williams, Mr. Barrasse, and Mayor  order at 6:00 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance.  McGraw were present. Solicitor Weinschenk absent.  VISITORS: Jason Kavulich, Director ofLCAAA, Cathy Plishka, Michaelene Mastriani, Adele Bianchi, Sandra Tomachick, Mary O'Donnell, Eleanor Quick, Mark Spatz, Nancy Barrasse, Jon Thomas, Jim Davis, William Wicks, Mariellen and Brian Kaeb, Bill Risse, Richard Lenehan, Sue Meyer, Robert Saunders, Greg Pascale, David O'Neill, S. Abington Twp. Borough Manager, Jake Stevens, Times- President Barrasse welcomed all visitors to the Special Meeting to discuss and vote on the Abington Senior Center. President Barrasse introduced Jason Kavulich, Director of the LCAAA thanking him for coming to the meeting to help clarify the concerns addressing the Abington Senior Center. JASON KAVULICH, DIRECTOR OF LCAAA: Mr. Kavulich stated he was happy to attend the meeting to answer the questions concerning the senior center. Mr. Rinaldi opened the questioning by asking "when will the senior center be open" ifClarks Green acts tonight in approving the termination agreement and the lease of the senior center. Mr. Kavulich stated it would be open by Monday and ifnot sooner once we have all the signatures on the lease and after it has been reviewed. Mr. Rinaldi reviewed his facts on the 2019 arrangements on the senior center starting with Telespond received $92,000 and Mr. Kavulich stated that it was a little bit more but did not have the exact figures at the moment. Mr. Rinaldi asked "what was the rent Telespond was paying in 2019 and how was it broken down". Mr. Kavulich stated rent was $1,800 between Telespond and the site counsel contribution. Mr. Rinaldi asked Mr. Kavulich to verify that the total was $18,500 per year and broken down site counsel total was $8,200and Telespond $10,300. Mr. Kavulich stated that is what was reported to us. Mr. Kavulich further explained there are two (2) different funding streams based offofactivities and meals both having different rates since Mr. Rinaldi wanted tol know what percentage did Telespond pay. Mr. Rinaldi stated also there were other expenses such as cutting grass and snow removal. Mr. Rinaldi talked about a January 24th meeting with the County and Mr. Kavulich stated the meeting was held to clarify information since there was mis- information circulating. Mr. Kavulich stated they will be paying $23,000 a year for the rent and the site counsel will not be contributing anything for the upkeep or the maintenance oft the building. Mr. Barrasse asked ifi more dollars will be going towards senior planning and Mr. Kavulich stated yes. Mr. Rinaldi asked how this arrangement going to bring direct program dollars to our seniors. Mr. Kavulich stated we have already re-aligned our budget by reducing overhead and administrative costs. Mr. Kavulich stated he is always available if more information is needed concerning program dollars. Mr. Hughes asked about the responsibilities of the LCAAA under this arrangement. Mr. Kavulich stated it will be responsible for opening and closing of the senior center at the scheduled hours and keep the center in a decent working order. If we damage something we will be responsible in repairing it. However,if we are not using the space we are not responsible and maintenance will be the responsibility of the landlord (AAJRB) that is why we are paying rent noting there is a contact list along with a vendor list if needed. Mr. Kavulich also stated LCAAA willl be responsible for the meals the center provides by Nascorp. Mr. Barrasse stated back in October 2019 they were told the senior center could have been  Tribune and Robert Tomkavage, Scranton Times.    leased month-to-month with LCAAA and Clarks Summit and explained at these municipal meetings no one was informed the senior center was to close on January 1, 2020. Mr. Barrasse further explained he wanted to clarify that at the January 24th meeting Solicitor Hayes from Clarks Summit stated they could not accept the LCAAA offer ofleasing month-to-month to keep the senior center open and wanted the public to be aware of this and that is why Clarks Green Council called a special meeting tonight because they wanted to resolve this issue quicker. Mr. Rinaldi had a few questions regarding the LCAAA contract. One (1) of questions dealt with operation hours for the senior center which Mr. Kavulich stated the hours are from 9 A.M. to 3P.M. six (6)1 hours a day and some extra hours have been added in approximately 150 hours a month. Mr. Rinaldi asked if the lease was going to be a five (5) year or one (I)y year lease at $23,000 per year and wanted clarification. After al brief discussion and comments from the attendees in the audience it had not been clarified except. Mr. Kavulich believed that the AAJRB PUBLIC COMMENT: Mark Spatz, Co-Chair of AAJRB offered some history on AAJRB noting Clarks Green's fee has not increased and did cost comparisons with the other four (4) municipalities involved as well in helping to clarify, in his opinion, misinformation that has been circulated from previous weeks. Richard Lenehan, shared a few stories about the people who had been affected by the closure of the senior center. William Wicks, Chairperson of Glenburn Board of Supervisors, encourage Council to approve the resolution authorizing the AAJRB to terminate the lease oft the senior center and let AAJRB negotiate the lease in behalf oft the five (5) municipalities. David O'Neill, S. Abington Borough Manager, stated the Borough also had their opinions concerning Clarks Summit Borough terminating its lease with the senior center especially ift there were added expenses. Mr. O'Neill stated in their resolution it states no further expenses and that AAJRB will maintain the property and that the property will be self-sustaining and also proposed the lease should be one (1) year. Greg Pascale, AAJRB Solicitor and former AAJRB Board Member, talked about how this will be a great opportunity for our citizens in our community noting this building should be utilized by more organizations. Mr. Pascale stated in his opinion this is not al liability but an asset. Mr. Pascale stated he believes the AAJRB track record shows this is the right organization to manage the facility. Several attendees spoke on behalf SENIOR CENTER: President Barrasse entertained a motion to accept Resolution No. 2c of2020. Dr. Cochran motioned and Ms. Igoe seconded the motion. Mr. Toms, Dr. Cochran, Mr. Hughes, Ms. Igoe,  cannot successfully negotiate the lease with the five (5) municipalities.  of the activities held at the senior.  Mr. Williams, Mr. Rinaldi and Mr. Barrasse voted in favor.  RESOLUTION, 1 NO. 2of2020 BOROUGH OF CLARKS GREEN  AR RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ABINGTON AREA JOINT RECREATION BOARD  TOTERMINATE LEASE OF SENIOR CENTER  WHEREAS, the Borough of Clarks Green (the "Borough") isa Borough and Municipality in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania organized and governed according to the Borough Code; and WHEREAS, the Borough, the Borough of Clarks Summit ("Clarks Summit"), the Township of Glenburn, the Township of Waverly and the Township of South Abington (collectively, the "Municipalities"), as tenants in common, are the owners ofa 101.82 acre tract of land located adjacent to State Route 307 (Winola Road) in South Abington Township, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, commonly known as "Abington Community Park" or "Hillside Park" (hereinafter rreferred to as "the  Property"); and    WHEREAS, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania conveyed the Property to the Municipalities by Deed dated December 19, 1974 and recorded in Lackawanna County Deed Book 855, at Page 333; and WHEREAS, the Municipalities, by. joint agreement, established aj joint advisory board under the provisions of the. Act of] July 12, 1972 (P.L. 762, No. 180) entitled"An. Act Relating to Inter Governmental Cooperation", and known as the Abington Area Joint Recreation Board ("AAJRB") and authorized the AAJRB to develop and manage the Property as ai recreation site; and WHEREAS, the AAJRB continues to operate and is comprised of members appointed by the WHEREAS, on or about October 1992, Clarks Summit entered into a Lease with AAJRB for a 99-year term (the CSB Lease") and allotted approximately $325,000 from funds that Clarks Summit secured through the Pennsylvania Community Development Block Grant Program to construct the Abington Senior Community Center ("Senior Center") on part ofthe Property with a mailing address of  Municipalities, including the Borough; and  1151 Winola Road, South Abington Township, Pennsylvania 18411;and description of said Lease is made in other legal documents and meeting minutes; and  WHEREAS, a copy of the CSB Lease has not been able to be located; however, reference to and WHEREAS, Clarks Summit and AAJRB wish to terminate the CSB Lease, which will result in ownership, control and possession ofthe Senior Center building, reverting to the Municipalities pursuant WHEREAS, in exchange for One Dollar ($1.00) and other good and valuable consideration, Clarks Summit agrees to convey by quitclaim deed its interest in the real property ofthe Senior Center to the Municipalities pursuant to Section 1201.3(a)(2) of the Borough Code, 8 Pa. C.S.A. $1201.3(a)(2); WHEREAS, in exchange for One Dollar ($1.00) and other good and valuable consideration, Clarks Summit agrees to convey by bill ofs sale its interest in the personal property oft the Senior Center to AAJRB pursuant to Section 1201.3(a)(2) ofthe Borough Code, 8 Pa. C.S.A. $1201.3(a)(2).  to the terms oft this Agreement; and  and  NOW,THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council oft the Borough of Clarks Green 1. The Borough Council President is hereby authorized to execute a Termination ofLease, the form ofwhich shall be approved by the Borough Solicitor, which, in addition to terminating the CSB Lease, also authorizes the AAJRB, on behalfofthe Municipalities, to enter into a five (5): year lease with the Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging(LCAAA") which lease is referred to herein as  authorizes the following with regard to the Abington Senior Community Center:  the "LCAAA Lease". 2.  The LCAAA Lease shall contain the following terms and provisions; a. The term ofthe LCAAA Lease will be Five (5) years;  b. The annual rent will be $23,000 payable in monthly installments of$1,916.16 per c.The LCAAA Lease will be nonexclusive and AAJRB will be able to permit d. .LCAAA solely determines the senior programming to be offered at the center; e. LCAAA will be responsible for cleanup following its activities; and f.LCAAA will not be responsible for utilities, maintenance, repairs, replacements, snow  month; programing;  community organizations and other groups to use the center when it is not being used for senior  removal, landscaping, insurance, etc. AAJRB will pay these expenses from the rent received from  LCAAA.    g. LCAAA activities at the Center are covered by the County's general liability The Abington Area Joint Recreation Board is authorized make payment of One Dollar  insurance. 3.  ($1.00) in order to acquire by bill ofs sale the Borough of Clarks Summit's interests in the personal  property of the Abington Senior Community Center. termination of lease and transfer of the facility.  4. This Resolution is conditioned upon all the Municipalities agreeing to the terms oft the 5. Further obligations of the Municipalities by way ofappropriation or otherwise shall not be created or incurred by the Abington Area Joint Recreation Board by the terms hereof nor shall the RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Clarks Green this 5th day ofFebruary, 2020.  Property be encumbered by same.  ATTEST: Is/Joanne Culbertson Joanne Culbertson Secretary  BOROUGH OF CLARKS GREEN /s/Joseph Barrasse Joseph Barrasse Council President  Approved this 5th day of February 2020  Is/Kenneth McGraw Kenneth McGraw, Mayor  The Special Meeting adjourned briefly at 7:291 P.M. The Special Meeting reconvened at 7:371 PM. NEW BUSINESS: Mr. Hughes motioned to appoint Joe Dougherty to the Clarks Green Planning Commission, seconded by Keith Williams. Mr. Williams, Mr. Rinaldi, Mr. Hughes, Ms. Igoe, Mr. Toms, Dr. Cochran and Mr. Barrasse voted in favor. President Barrasse entertained a motion for the re- appointment of Williams Toms to the Planning Commission. Mr. Hughes motioned, seconded by Mr. Rinaldi. Dr. Cochran, Mr. Rinaldi, Mr. Toms, Mr. Hughes, Mr. Williams, Ms. Igoe and Mr. Barrasse voted in favor. Council had a brief discussion on the Planning Commission noting they will need to have a reorganization meeting along with a review oft the plan submitted to our Zoning Officer, George MOTION FOR. ADJOURNMENT: President Barrasse entertained the motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Hughes motioned, seconded by Mr. Rinaldi adjourn the special meeting at 7:44 p.m. All  Parker for the old gas station.  in attendance voted in favor.  Cune Gulltia) Joanne Culbertson, Secretary/Treasurer    CLARKS GREEN BOROUGH SPECIAL MEETING  February 5,2020 Agenda  1. Call to Order - Mr. Barrasse 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call Mr. Barrasse  Questions/ Answers by Jason Kavulich- Director LCAA 5. Public Comment- Note comments are limited to3 minutes peri individual.  Senior Center discussion and vote.  a. Motion to allow Clarks Summit to terminate existing lease with Telespond. b. Motion to allow AAJRB to enter into a Lease with LCAAA  Dave Rinald'salternative motion.  7. Old Business 8. New Business 9. Adjournment  a. Appointment of. Joseph Dougherty to Planning Commission. b. Reappointment of William Toms to Planning Commission. C. Schedule a reorganization meeting ofThe Planning Commission.  NOTE TO VISITORS: Please sign the attendance sheet andi indicate ifyou wish to observe the meeting or to address Council,  stating the agenda topic on which you would like to comment. Thank you.